Brussels, 5 May – On 9 May each year, Europeans celebrate the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the key moment which led to the creation of the EU as we know it today. To mark this special occasion, the European institutions will open their doors to the public on 9 May 2026, and we would be delighted to welcome you.

Come and visit us

We invite you to our interactive booth to discover and enjoy the activities we have prepared together with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS).

•    When:  9 May 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 (CET)
•    Where: European Parliament (Rue Wiertz 60, Brussels)

You will find us on the ground floor, in the cybersecurity area.

Test your skills and discover more

During your visit, you will get the chance to enjoy fun activities tailored just for you. This includes a:

•    EU Survey Quiz to test your knowledge of EU institutions 
•    Roulette that will test your skills with fun data protection-related challenges

This year, we are also bringing along a new friend: our mascot “Eddy the beaver”. Do not hesitate to come and greet him and make sure to bring along the little ones.

We are looking forward to meeting you!