In this section we collect the different memes created over the years and a semi-structured way. Some posts contain only one meme, some others are dedicated to a specific topic (e. g. Brexit, bureaucracy, EU-US relation)

So you want to rejoin the EU, eh?

The United Kingdom is debating whether to ask to rejoin the EU. It would be foolish of the EU to rush things: walk into a typical British pub or strike up a conversation in the suburbs, and you won’t have to wait long to

SOTEU over the years

Another SOTEU is just around the corner and it’s great for SEO to write an article about it just a few hours before it starts. It is hard to explain what SOTEU means when you work behind the scenes: there are always some

WORDLEU

One five-letter acronym. Six guesses. Show you’re ready for EPSO.

The EU Atomic Bomb

Have you ever had that feeling of living in a continent that is not entirely ruled by insane people? Cool, then you’re probably in Europe, in Australia or in Antarctica. In a world full of mad autocrats it is only

The Day I published a Seven-million-views Reel

Among the many mysteries of social media, one of the greatest is people’s irresistible need to comment on absolutely everything. Why engage in written battles with complete strangers who will almost certainly

EUROPOLITAN, the Sober Fashion Magazine

In this page we collect all the issues of EUROPOLITAN, the EU Bubble’s fictional fashion magazine which is published every year on Valentine’s Day. Special thanks to LM, AH, MT, RAS and RJ for helping the creative

Season’s greetings

While Belgium introduced COVID restrictions for Santa Claus (“he can come down the chimney but he must leave through the window, climbing down the gutter”), DG MEME was given a glimpse of a few last-minute letters to

Calendar and Gadgets for 2021

Let’s say it: 2020 was not our favorite year, that’s why we decided to celebrate the new year with a few new gadgets and a couple of amazing calendars. Support DG MEME and make a eurocrat happy with these gifts! DG MEME

Is the EU Communication improving?

Let’s face it, despite an army of officials, consultants and green screens, the EU Communication rarely hits the target: most citizens are unaware of what the EU is or does, they don’t follow or interact with the

I am Charles (2020)

Colonel Charles Michel lives an isolated life in the deserted ruins of Brussels, unsure if any other COVID19 uninfected humans are left. Michel’s daily routine includes short walks to the European Parliament, searching

Interview with the Virus

We’re here today with Dr. COVID19 Corona, one of the global celebrities of this century. How do you feel today, Dr. Corona? A bit weak, many people respected social distancing and this is causing me troubles sleeping at

The European Council Explained with Pizza

There is a nice group of friends that regularly meet for dinner in the European capital. Today Leo couldn’t attend because of a bad flu that made him lose weight, but the others are having a great time: Viktor is

Ten things you can say in bed and at a Commissioner’s Hearing

Commissioners-designate, i. e. the Commissioners proposed by the President-elect of the European Commission, must be approved by the European Parliament. That’s why they appear in front of the respective parliamentary

What is the European Way of Life, anyways?

Margaritis Schinas, the Commissioner-designate for ”Protecting our European Way of Life” , is not in charge yet but he is already swamped with emails, calls and owls from citizens, national governments and members of the

The 2019 Eurovision/Spitzenkandidaten Debate

Fun facts #1 All candidates have short hair (no, Violeta Tomič doesn’t count. You didn’t even know she was running anyways) #2 Commission candidates speak better English than Parliament candidates (sorry, guys, it’s the

Reservoir Jackals (2019)

The police filmed a violent settling of accounts between two rival gangs in the small town of Röszke. The conflict arose to determine who had precedence in using anti-migrants feelings to distract public opinion from the

The Termaynal (2019)

When Theresa, a tourist from the fictitious land of Free England , arrives at Zavantem International Airport in Brussels, No-deal Brexit breaks out in her country and she finds herself caught up in international