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- New books added to the Council Library collection - October 2026
- New books
- 29. Oktober 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Library guide on EU-Canada relations
- EU Council bibliography
- 29. Oktober 2026
The EU and Canada are longstanding strategic partners sharing common values such as democracy, commitment to the rules-based international order as well as free and fair trade. The 21st EU-Canada summit is set to mark a major milestone in EU-Canada relations, paving the way for an even broader and deeper political partnership.
- A celebration of libraries in Ireland
- Book reviews
- 22. Oktober 2026
With Ireland holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the country’s remarkable libraries.
- New books added to the Council Library collection - September 2026
- New books
- 29. September 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Library guide on the Digital Euro
- EU Council bibliography
- 25. September 2026
The digital euro, the EU’s digital currency project, was presented by the European Commission in June 2023 as part of its Digital Euro Package. The package proposed a legal framework for its introduction, while safeguarding access to and the use of cash. In October 2025, the Eurogroup called for the project to move forward. The Council Library has also produced a reading guide on the digital euro.
- Library guide on the Energy Transition
- EU Council bibliography
- 1. September 2026
Europe's energy system is undergoing a major transformation. The move towards renewable energy is changing how we produce, use and distribute energy, and energy security and affordability remain key challenges. Explore the Council Library's selection of resources on the EU energy transition.
- New books added to the Council Library collection - July 2026
- New books
- 27. Juli 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Navigating the Irish presidency of the Council with our Library guide
- EU Council bibliography
- 13. Juli 2026
To help readers navigate the dynamic and complex landscape of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Council Library has compiled a guide containing authoritative and useful resources.
- New books added to the Council Library collection - June 2026
- New books
- 26. Juni 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library collection - May 2026
- New books
- 29. Mai 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - April 2026
- New books
- 30. April 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- A celebration of libraries in Cyprus
- Book reviews
- 23. April 2026
With Cyprus holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the country’s remarkable libraries.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - March 2026
- New books
- 30. März 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - February 2026
- New books
- 27. Februar 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - January 2026
- New books
- 29. Januar 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Navigating the Cyprus presidency of the Council with our Library guide
- EU Council bibliography
- 27. Januar 2026
To help readers navigate the dynamic and complex landscape of the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Council Library has compiled a guide providing relevant and authoritative resources.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - December 2025
- New books
- 22. Dezember 2025
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - November 2025
- New books
- 28. November 2025
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- 20 years of global diplomacy – a conversation with ambassador João Vale de Almeida
- Blog post
- 26. November 2025
For more than four decades, ambassador João Vale de Almeida has been at the centre of global politics. As an EU Ambassador, and earlier as Director-General and Head of Cabinet for the Commission President, he took part in the conversations that helped shape Europe’s place in the world. His new book, ‘The Divorce of Nations: A Diplomat’s Inside View as the Global Order Collapses’, reflects on his experiences, and on 1 October he was invited to the Council to share some of his insights.
- From innovation to impact: securing Europe’s industrial and technological leadership
- Blog post
- 13. November 2025
Europe’s position as a global leader in innovation is at a crossroads. With emerging technologies, shifting geopolitics and regulatory hurdles, how can Europe secure its industrial future? The Council Library and Springer Nature invited four leading experts from academia, industry and policy to discuss the critical steps needed to ensure Europe remains competitive.