THE INDUSTRY
Video games represent one of Europe’s most compelling economic success stories and a rapidly growing segment of its creative industries.
POLICY
Policies that promote growth, skills, and innovation are key to strengthening the video games ecosystem’s contribution to Europe’s digital future.
THE SOCIETY
Video games deliver experiences that enrich the everyday cultural lives of more than half of all Europeans and inspire new ways of understanding and interacting with the world around us.
Responsible Gameplay
Building off the video game industry’s demonstrated track record in protecting minors, we are at the forefront of raising the bar in harmonised self-regulation and responsible gameplaying.
European Video Game Scale
Diving into the Numbers
BILLIONS EUR
WORTH OF EUROPE’S VIDEOGAME INDUSTRY
THOUSANDS
EUROPEAN SKILLED WORKERS EMPLOYED IN THE VIDEOGAME SECTOR
%
ECONOMIC GROWTH
OF THE VIDEOGAME SECTOR IN EUROPE IN 2019 – 2024
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Statement on EP INI Proposal on Protection of Minors
Video Games Europe shares the European Parliament’s commitment to online safety and the protection of minors. Our industry advances safe and responsible video gameplay for all. We welcome the r...
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Digital Ministers Informal Council – Jutland declaration
Video Games Europe and its members are proud of their long-standing commitment to best-in-class minor protection tools, including the self-and co-regulatory body, PEGI, that has been setting a high ba...
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Global Report: Video Games Transcend Entertainment and Affect Positive Change in Players’ Lives
Video games affirmed as a source of connection, stress relief and mental stimulation in one of the largest consumer surveys ever conducted of more than 24,000 video game players in 21 countries across...
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Joint Industry Statement: Broad industry coalition voices concerns over unbalanced refund right in the EU Payments Services Regulation
Video Games Europe has submitted the Joint Industry Statement on industry coalition voices concerns over unbalanced refund right in the EU Payments Services Regulation. Read the joint statement...
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Video Games Europe response to the public consultation and call for evidence for the Digital Fairness Act impact assessment
Video Games Europe has submitted its official response to the European Commission’s public consultation and call for evidence for the Digital Fairness Act impact assessment. Read the full positio...
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Video Games Europe response to the Digital Omnibus: Digital Package for Simplification
Video Games Europe has submitted its official response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the initiative Digital Omnibus: Digital Package for Simplification. The response emphasises t...
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