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
ESA’s newly published set of digitised files on Spacelab Newly published digitised files from the European Space Research Organisation (ESRO) shed light on the work and planning leading up to the 28 November 1983 Spacelab launch. Read more ESA’s newly published set of digitised files on Spacelab
New transfer from the Court of Justice of the European Union The Archives received a total of 112 archival boxes from the European Court of Justice and the General Court. Read more New transfer from the Court of Justice of the European Union
A visit from the Institutions Staff members from the Archives Services of the European Commission and the European Council recently travelled to Florence to meet with their counterparts at the Historical Archives of the European Union. Read more A visit from the Institutions
New virtual exhibition site valorises EU audiovisual heritage The Historical Archives of the European Union is pleased to introduce its new online exhibition site on 27 October 2023, the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. Read more New virtual exhibition site valorises EU audiovisual heritage
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