European Elections, united we vote: photographs to activate voters and create change

"Beyond differences and geographical boundaries, there lies a common interest.” These are the words of Jean Monnet, considered one of the founders of the European Union. They now resonate on the eve of the elections for the European Parliament, taking place 6-9 June 2024, and gain even more significance when accompanied by Walking Home, the project created by the German photographer Clara Nebeling.

Nebeling united 27 photographers to inspire people to vote and be active citizens. Each one of the photographers, one from every EU country participating in the elections, offers a photograph that best represents the values of Europe. These photographs will be used to create your personal, customised poster: in addition to the 27 different pictures, you can choose the languages and colours you prefer to spread the word and create collective awareness.

The participating artists are:

Thomas Albdorf (AT), Charlotte Abramow (BE), Zlatimir Arakliev (BG), Louiza Vradi (CY), Hana Knizova (CZ), Clara Nebeling (DE), Matilde Rasmussen (DK), Kadri Odsiver (EE), Iris Humm (ES), Emma Sarpaniemi (FI), Wendy Huynh (FR), Alex Kurunis (GR), Inia Herencic (HR), Andi Galdi (HU), Linda Brownlee (IE), Sara Lorusso (IT), Jurga Ramonaite (LT), David Uzochukwu (LU), Marija Mihailova (LV), Joanna Demarco (MT), Melissa Schriek (NL), Joanna Wzorek (PL), Matilde Cunha (PT), Maria Sturm (RO), Hedvig Jenning (SE), Ana Santl (SI), Ester Sabik (SK)

Voting is both a right and a duty, and in this ambivalence, we can glimpse the complexity of the system we are part of as citizens, in which we should invest our hopes for a better, united Europe. To vote is to speak up for your beliefs, your projects, and your dreams for the future. We asked some of the 27 participants to tell us three things they wish to see in Europe.

1. An awareness of agency in people and their responsibility in democracy

2. A bigger shift from the individual to the collective

3. More courage for bold ideas

1. Unity

2. Anti-racism

3. Social justice always!

1. More acknowledgement of how much we need each other.

2. Accountability for our border policies and practices like pushbacks of refugees into the Mediterranean Sea.

3. An even better train network!

1. A progressive Europe that is inclusive and supports the rights of minority groups

2. An Europe that is committed to Climate Action and is committed to creating a sustainable future for all

3. An Europe that stands up for GAZA

1. I would like to see people that are engaged in politics not just as a one-off vote but actually prioritizing things that are vital to our existence, such as community, nature, and freedom.

2. Rampant individualism everywhere leads to the slow disappearance of community values, as we become more and more disoriented during late capitalism. I would like to see this phenomenon eliminated.

3. Lastly, I would like Europeans to deeply reflect on their past and present and how their actions have impacted the world. Admitting the historical impact they have had on the world, both in terms of colonialism and environmental destruction, as well as addressing the ongoing humanitarian crises for what they are and far from political agendas.

1. Unity.

2. The conscious collective, which is empowering the authenticity of being the creators of our presence.

3. The transformation into the power of liveliness and coexistence in the pure form of love for all species.

1. Equality and inclusion

2. Preservation of rights

3. Looking at the future of Earth through sustainability.

1. Folklore and local traditions preservation

⁠2. Integrating music and arts for better and intuitive communication

Discover more photographs and combinations at www.walkinghome.co and go vote!