European Commission

Spain and Portugal: 40 years in the EU!

On 1 January 1986, Spain and Portugal joined the European Union.

A leap into a new modern era – from limitations to new freedoms and new opportunities.

Massive EU investments, access to the Single Market, boosting jobs, innovation, modern infrastructures and a stronger democracy.

Four decades later, Spain and Portugal are a crucial part of Europe’s story and it’s future.

40 years of progress. Together!

A commemorative logo on a solid blue background featuring a large white number "4" next to a circular sunburst or firework graphic composed of yellow, light blue, and dark blue rays, which represents the "0" in "40." The word "YEARS" is curved along the bottom right edge of the sunburst, and the word "together" is written in large, bold, white lowercase letters across the bottom.