Today marks 40 years since Spain and Portugal joined the European Communities.
The European Union was a political commitment to democracy, rights, and a shared future.
1986 2026 | 40 years since Spain and Portugal joined the European Community
40 years of a shared journey
Today, in a more fragmented and hostile world, Europe must once again rise to the challenge. Defend its values, protect the well-being of its citizens, and move towards a Union that is more politically united, economically stronger, and more democratic.
The European project is built every day and by every generation, with ambition, also from cities, towards a Europe that is strong, diverse, fair, and federal.






