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Research

Explore our wide range of resources for researchers, students, and education professionals.

Library

Council library.

The Council Library provides access to a wide range of information resources relevant to the work of the Council of the European Union and the European Council.

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Browse the library’s catalogue

The collections focus on EU policies, EU integration and member states, law, international relations, and more.

Search the library’s catalogue (Eureka)

On-site consultation

Researchers or university students are welcome to visit our reading room for on-site consultation of our collections.

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Research papers

The Council’s in-house research service produces papers and other research publications on a wide range of EU-related issues.

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Think Tank Review

A monthly selection of EU-related papers published by think tanks across the world.

Think Tank Review
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Last review: 13 May 2026