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
Small archival exhibition highlights the legacy of Václav Havel The Historical Archives of the European Union prepared a small archival exhibit on Václav Havel’s artistic and political legacy for the event “Dissent and Democracy – The Legacy of Václav Havel.” The selected documents highlight Havel’s role in human rights, dissent, and European democracy. Read more Small archival exhibition highlights the legacy of Václav Havel
Exhibition celebrates Pierre Werner and 55 Years of the Werner Report Viviane Reding, former Vice President of the European Commission, inaugurated the exhibit at the Badia Fiesolana on 11 November 2025 with EUI Secretary General Armando Barucco, Director of the Historical Archives Dieter Schlenker, and Elena Danescu from Europe Direct - University of Luxembourg. Read more Exhibition celebrates Pierre Werner and 55 Years of the Werner Report
Viviane Reding visits the Historical Archives The distinguished Luxembourgish politician, recognised for her career-long commitment to justice, democracy and human rights at both national and European level, toured the Historical Archives during a visit to the EUI campus. Read more Viviane Reding visits the Historical Archives
Over 50 years of the EUI's visual history now available online The Historical Archives of the European Union has completed the selection, description and full digitization of the audiovisual collection of the European University Institute. The files may be accessed through the Archives’ online database and multimedia portal. Read more Over 50 years of the EUI's visual history now available online
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