Library blog
Welcome to the Council Library blog.
The blog is used to disseminate the bibliographical and research products of the Council Library. It is also used to engage with a wider audience and share new or topical information and research related to EU policies.
Any views expressed in the blog are the personal views of their authors. They do not necessarily represent the position of the Council of the European Union or the European Council.
Our blog contains:
- Event report
A post relating to an event or conference.
- New books
An overview of the latest books acquired by the Library.
- Reading suggestion
A reading worth sharing.
- Think Tank Review
A monthly selection of EU-related papers published by think tanks across the world.
Latest posts
Think Tank Review 143 - July 2026 - Think tank review
- 15 July 2026
The enlargement negotiations and the progress of the eight candidate countries; recommendations for the incoming Irish presidency of the Council of the EU; Europe’s evolving economic policy, securing markets for domestic industries and boosting business; ways to align climate and trade; President Trump's visit to China and its implications for Europe; EU–China relations; Europe's new security architecture, and the global economic consequences of the 2026 Middle East war are covered in the present edition.
Navigating the Irish presidency of the Council with our Library guide - Reading suggestion
- 13 July 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.
Think Tank reports on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Think tank review
- 9 July 2026
A strategic shift in NATO’s support for Ukraine, whether Ukraine’s security guarantees are a prerequisite for lasting peace or an obstacle to ending the war, the Special Tribunal for Ukraine, Ukraine’s reconstruction gap and why public finance has not yet crowded in private capital, and the Ukraine support tariff and how Europe can support Ukraine and weaken Russia are some of the topics covered in the present update.
'Le choc des empires au XXIe siècle' par Thomas Guénolé - Reading suggestion
- 29 June 2026
Thomas Guénolé présente une analyse géopolitique du monde et se penche tout particulièrement sur la place de l'Europe dans l'avenir. Il est favorable à une évolution de l'Europe vers le statut de super-puissance pour qu'elle puisse, en tant qu'empire, survivre entre les empires existants ou émergents.
New books added to the Council Library collection - June 2026 - New books
- 26 June 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
Think Tank Review 142 - June 2026 - Think tank review
- 17 June 2026
Ukraine’s path to the EU, the industrial accelerator act and the CHIPS Act 2.0 as tools for EU’s economic independence, Europe's energy transition and the AccelerateEU plan, European autonomy in space, and the impending crude oil crisis are also covered in the present issue.
New books added to the Council Library collection - May 2026 - New books
- 29 May 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
Think Tank Review 141 - May 2026 - Think tank review
- 20 May 2026
The results of the Hungarian elections, Ukraine’s integration into the EU, the EU budget’s new own resources, international carbon credits, the benefits and costs of website-blocking legislation, how Europe should respond to the Iran gas shock, US retrenchment, Europe’s place in the global permacrisis and the issue of the Strait of Hormuz are among the topics discussed in the present issue.
Library guides on defence and security - Reading suggestion
- 5 May 2026
In a complex security environment, reliable information matters more than ever. Council Library guides curate trusted resources on Europe’s key defence and security issues.
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.