The European Parliament on your doorstep

Explore the heart of European democracy, meet your Portuguese Members of the European Parliament and have your voice heard.

#EuropaÀSuaPorta

The European Parliament on your doorstep

Explore the heart of European democracy, meet your Portuguese Members of the European Parliament and have your voice heard.

#EuropaÀSuaPorta

Discover the European Parliament

Visit the European Parliament and discover how your voice is represented at the highest levels of European Union governance as the mobile Parliamentary centre tours seven cities across Portugal. Experience the EU’s only directly elected institution through virtual reality, talk with one of your 21 Portuguese Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and have your say on the future you want for Europe!

The European Parliament’s 705 MEPs are elected by Europe’s citizens to represent you in the EU, tackling your concerns, standing up for your views and shaping the decisions that affect your daily life. Come and explore the home of European democracy, get involved and start a conversation with the Parliament today.

What will you experience on your visit?

Step into the Parliament with an immersive virtual reality experience
Learn what the Parliament does and meet your 21 Portuguese MEPs
Discover the work Europe is doing for your community and region
Get involved and have your say on the future of Europe
Meet and debate with your Portuguese Member of the European Parliament

When to visit

between: 23 April - 19 June

between: 10:00 hour - 17:00 hour

Accessibility

Accessibility friendly Family friendly

Entrance

Free

Where will the European Parliament be?

Vila Real 23 – 25 April, Praça do Município | Agenda

Viseu 30 April – 2 May, Praça da República – Rossio | Agenda

Coimbra 9 – 11 May, Praça da República | Agenda

Évora 27 – 29 May, Jardim Público de Évora | Agenda

Braga 3 – 5 June, Largo São João do Souto | Agenda

Porto 9 – 11 June, NOS Primavera Sound Festival | Agenda

Portimão 17 – 19 June, Riverside Area next to Clube Naval | Agenda

Take part in our digital photo competition!

Visit the European Parliament on your doorstep in Portugal and take part in the European Parliament's Instagram photo competition for the chance to win a trip to Brussels and discover the beating heart of the European Parliament. The competition runs all throughout the Parliament's tour of Portugal, between 23 April and 19 June 2022.

In order to participate in the photo competition:

Follow the EPLO Portugal Instagram account @parl.europeuportugal
Take a photo in the European Parliament on your doorstep mobile stand
Share the photo on your Instagram account with a short caption explaining why the 2024 European Parliament election matters to you and the #EuropaÀSuaPorta hashtag.

Read full competition details and rules on the European Parliament Liaison Office in Portugal website.

Digital competition rules (PDF)

Do you have a question?

- Yes, all elements of the European Parliament tour are free for all citizens.
- All elements of this journey have been put together with environmental impact in mind. Materials have been sourced responsibly and will be recycled after use.
- The cities the European Parliament is visiting were carefully chosen to allow the maximum amount of interaction with citizens from all areas of society and across Portugal, as well as allow Members of the European Parliament to attend and speak to citizens.
- The European Parliament has chosen to visit Portugal partly due to logistical reasons, as it is possible to plot a route that reaches many of the country’s citizens, and partly due to a desire to inform Portuguese citizens of the ways Europe is supporting them and their communities.
- This experience is open and accessible to all citizens, with all facilities designed with the needs of reduced mobility in mind. The experience is accepting organised groups of visitors and welcome them in debates with MEPs providing all Coronavirus measures are followed.
- The current COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious threat to public health. The European Parliament will therefore apply and request you to follow the security measures adopted by the Portuguese Government for events and outdoor gatherings. See the full information for visiting during the coronavirus write it here (in Portuguese).