40 years since Spain and Portugal joined the EU

This year marks 40 years since Spain and Portugal’s accession to the European Union 🇪🇺 🇪🇸 🇵🇹.

Through personal memories and reflections, this video revisits the moment both countries joined the European project and how EU membership supported democratic consolidation, economic integration, and long-term stability. From new opportunities to stronger democracies, EU membership helped transform both countries, while their cultures, ideas, and leadership have enriched Europe as a whole.

The European Parliament marks this milestone by looking back, and forward, at 40 years of partnership.