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Is the word europeu the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The only differences between "europeu" in Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese are in pronunciation.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronunciation is typically more "open" and syllable-timed. The vowels are more clearly articulated, and the "e" in the middle of the word is pronounced with more resonance. In Continental Portuguese, the pronunciation is more "closed" and stress-timed. Vowels that are not stressed are often reduced or almost swallowed, giving the word a more clipped, rhythmic sound. The spelling, meaning, and grammatical function remain identical.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu adoro o estilo europeu de arquitetura. (I love the European style of architecture.)
  2. Ele é um viajante europeu muito experiente. (He is a very experienced European traveler.)
  3. O mercado europeu está mudando bastante. (The European market is changing a lot.)
  4. Você conhece algum restaurante europeu aqui perto? (Do you know any European restaurant near here?)
  5. Esse produto segue um padrão europeu de qualidade. (This product follows a European standard of quality.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eu gosto muito do estilo europeu de arquitetura. (I like the European style of architecture very much.)
  2. Ele é um viajante europeu com muita experiência. (He is a European traveler with much experience.)
  3. O mercado europeu está a mudar bastante. (The European market is changing a lot.)
  4. Conheces algum restaurante europeu por aqui? (Do you know any European restaurant around here?)
  5. Este produto segue um padrão europeu de qualidade. (This product follows a European standard of quality.)