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Libraries and archives

Accessing information on EU policies, history and integration.

Online catalogue

The European Commission's Library offers an online catalogue, open to the public and including European Commission Library collections. 

European Commission Library

Physical libraries

The Library Reading rooms in Brussels and in Luxembourg are open to EU staff and, by appointment, to outside visitors specialising in EU affairs.

European Commission Library

Historical archives

The Historical Archives Service manages the archives of the European Commission and organisations that preceded it. Members of the public can consult minutes of meetings, speeches and other materials in its Brussels reading room.

Historical Archives

Luxembourg information centre

The Centre gives visitors the opportunity to learn about EU institutions and policies, as well as developments in European integration.

Luxembourg information centre (website in French only)

Other EU libraries and archives

The other EU institutions offer a variety of physical and digital libraries and archives.

Libraries and archives