Explore our holdings The holdings of the Historical Archives of the European Union are organised in four different groups: EU institutions, bodies and agencies; Individuals; Corporate Bodies; Collections. Read more Explore our holdings
Research support Users receive support to conduct their research at the Archives through a range of grant programmes and benefit from a large collection of research guides and specialised library resources. Read more Research support
Services for users Specialised staff deliver services to users who wish to consult the archives in a dedicated reading room at Villa Salviati or remotely upon request. Read more Services for users
Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre The Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre on the History of European Integration supports young researchers, coordinates networks of historians, facilitates the use of primary sources and increases public interest in European integration history. Read more Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre
Laying the groundwork for “unheard of” ideas High school students from an international school in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany visited the Archives as part of a civic education project to propose new “unheard of” ideas for the European Union. The visit was possible thanks to an ERASMUS exchange organised by their school. Read more Laying the groundwork for “unheard of” ideas
New online exhibition explores a photographic vision of European unity To mark the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, the Historical Archives of the European Union presents the new online exhibition "Bridge over Europe: Stitching a Continent Together". Read more New online exhibition explores a photographic vision of European unity
CM3/NEGO1 – Negotiations for the EEC and EURATOM Treaties now digitised The Council of the European Union has digitised the CM3/NEGO1 fonds on the negotiations for the Treaties establishing the European Economic Community and European Atomic Energy Community 1955–1957, making these important files available for research online via the Historical Archives’ website. Read more CM3/NEGO1 – Negotiations for the EEC and EURATOM Treaties now digitised
Updated research guides help navigate themes in European integration The Historical Archives of the European Union has updated more than 35 research guides to help researchers explore European integration and EU policies. Read more Updated research guides help navigate themes in European integration
All programmes of Interviews Oral History Programmes The Historical Archives of the European Union is the repository for various oral history programmes, launched to preserve the voices of European politicians and officials. Oral History Programmes Oral History Programmes