How was 2024 for Europe?

From climate change to digital disruption, and global conflicts to humanitarian crises, 2024 was a year of significant events.  

It was a year of elections across the world, and a chance to reflect on the importance of democracy in turbulent times. In June, millions of people helped to shape Europe’s future by casting their votes in the European elections.  

Europe celebrated the 20th anniversary of the biggest enlargement, when 10 countries joined our Union, and transformed it forever. We also welcomed Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen family, paving the way for their citizens to benefit from border-free travel from 2025.