All videos in the European Commission websites must be
The Europa video player and Audiovisual Portal are managed by the Audiovisual Services (DG Communication/A4).
The Europa video player provides an easy way to integrate video files on web pages and works on any device and browsing platform (web, mobile, apps...) .
streaming format: HLS and progressive MP4
Watch this online tutorial to find out more about the main features of the Europa video player.
Follow the central deposit procedure (EU Login required) to publish videos on the Audiovisual Portal and play them on your website.
Locally stored videos are not allowed for contents produced or purchased by the services of the Commission.
They must be hosted on DG Communication's Audiovisual Library by decision of the Central Communication Steering Committee of 6 November 2018.
Need further assistance on this topic? Please contact the team in charge of the Europa video player service. (EU Login required)
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