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New books added to the Council Library's collection - November 2024 - New books
- 29. November 2024
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
New books added to the Council Library's collection - May 2022 - New books
- 31. Mai 2022
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
'Pandemonium – Saving Europe’ by Luuk van Middelaar - EU Council bibliography
- 13. Januar 2022
Whilst much has been written about the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, few commentaries, if any, can equal Luuk van Middelaar’s comprehensive and critical analysis of decision-making by the EU and national governments during the crisis. From the moment that pandemonium was unleashed on an inattentive Europe by an insidious virus, van Middelaar chronicles how the EU moved from initial inaction to orchestrating a coordinated response, including an unprecedented level of financial assistance.
New books added to the Council Library's collection - November 2021 - New books
- 30. November 2021
Following the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), please see below a selection of recent publications added to the Council Library collection. As well as climate change and energy transition, topics highlighted this month include the COVID-19 pandemic, diplomacy and misinformation.
New books added to the Council Library's collection - September 2021 - New books
- 29. September 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, European Union's international relations and the fight against terrorism are among the subjects covered by the new acquisitions of this month.
New books added to the Council Library's collection - July 2021 - New books
- 29. Juli 2021
Before the summer break, please have a look at our selection of the latest books added to the Council Library collection. Next to the 2021 Schuman report you will find publications about the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of the EU as an international mediator, the challenges to EU legality, among other subjects.
New books added to the library's collection - April 2021 - New books
- 30. April 2021
This month's new books include titles about the future of the European Union, foreign policy, equality and non-discrimination, and various other subjects.
New books added to the library's collection - March 2021 - New books
- 30. März 2021
This month's new titles cover the protection of the environment, migration, EU economics and geopolitical balance, among other subjects.
Think Tank Review - September 2020 - Think tank review
- 29. September 2020
The Think Tank reports focus on the European Council July agreement for the Next Generation EU recovery plan and the 2021-2027 European budget, testifying to the collective and internal solidarity of all member states. The papers discuss the corona crisis as a challenge in the euro area, the financial fragility of European households in Covid-19 times and how to promote the EU’s international leadership in health. Debt mutualisation, a green, competitive and resilient EU economy, the EU’s digital sovereignty and the modernisation of EU trade defence instruments are also discussed in this issue.
Working in Virtual Teams - reading references - EU Council bibliography
- 6. April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has forced organisations around the world to work a little differently. Working in virtual teams and teleworking is now the 'new normal' for many. The Council Library has produced a reading list to help those navigating the new virtual workplace.