Past, Present, Future: Celebrate Multilingualism Day at the European Parliament!

Curious about languages? Get ready for the new edition of the Multilingualism Day at the European Parliament in Brussels on 27 September! This is an opportunity to peek behind the scenes at the world’s most multilingual parliament and find out how it operates in 24 languages. This year’s main topic will take you in exploration of multilingualism, the past, present and future.

Everyone is invited to join, reflect on the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future – Multilingualism remains a powerful thread connecting generations of Europeans, preserving the heritage, enabling inclusive democracy today and paving the way for a united, diverse tomorrow. Multilingualism Day is therefore an opportunity to see this diversity in action, meet European Parliament interpreters and translators, test your language skills, join different workshops, talks and engaging activities.

The event offers a varied programme of activities over two days, including a chance to visit the European Parliament’s Hemicycle. On Friday 26 September, you can follow workshops online and on Saturday 27 September, there will be on-site at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Online workshops (Friday 26 September)
Get a deeper insight into interpretation and translation at these interactive workshops. The online sessions cover various aspects of working as a language professional at the European Parliament and are a great opportunity to get answers to your questions. The workshops are limited to small groups, so registration is mandatory and on a first come, first served basis. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to take part. Sessions last between 30 and 90 minutes and will be held in a variety of languages. Book your spot through the registration platform.

Event at the European Parliament in Brussels (Saturday 27 September)
Explore multilingualism through fun activities in the European Parliament’s PAUL-HENRI SPAAK visitors area (follow the signs ‘GROUP & HEMICYCLE VISITS’) between 10:00 and 18:00. There will be talks & discussions, workshops, games & experiences for all generations.

Registration is necessary at the entrance so don’t forget to bring a valid national identity card or passport with you (driving licences not accepted).

Check the full programme of the day on the Multilingualism Day 2025 website.