Join us in Birmingham for the EU Citizens Gathering 2026!

EU citizens at work

Under the theme "EU citizens at work", the Gathering will explore the role of the EU diaspora in strengthening EU-UK relations through work, entrepreneurship, culture and community engagement.

Organised together with the University of Birmingham and the3million, our event on 1 July across Birmingham University will welcome EU citizens in the UK, the civil society organisations who support them and stakeholders from across the UK.

Join us as we honour the work of EU citizen communities in the UK, spotlight key issues and build bridges with policymakers

About the Gathering

Since 2021, the EU Delegation to the UK has organised EU Citizens' Gatherings every year to support and celebrate EU citizens in the UK and the civil society organisations who support them, recognising their contribution through work, community and culture. It brings together EU citizens, community organisations, UK and EU politicians, academics and decision makers to foster dialogue, build networks and strengthen the connections that matter.

"The EU Citizens' Gathering, celebrates the invaluable contributions that millions of EU citizens are making to the social, economic, and cultural fabric of British society. The event is an opportunity to reflect on the deep, historic and lasting bonds between EU citizens and UK communities -bonds based on shared values, mutual respect, and a future built on cooperation."

Ambassador Serrano

For a taster of the Citizens Gathering held in Manchester last year see here - you can even watch the video highlights here.

For a comprehensive overview of the event, please refer to the report below:

EU-Citizens-Gathering-2025-Report-300725b.pdf