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- Navigating the Irish presidency of the Council with our Library guide
- EU Council bibliography
- 13 de julio de 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 de junio de 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 de mayo de 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 de abril de 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- A celebration of libraries in Cyprus
- Book reviews
- 23 de abril de 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 de marzo de 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 de febrero de 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 de enero de 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 de enero de 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 de diciembre de 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 de noviembre de 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 de noviembre de 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 de noviembre de 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.
- A celebration of Danish libraries
- Book reviews
- 5 de noviembre de 2025
With Denmark 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. From the futuristic Dokk1 in Aarhus to the iconic Black Diamond in Copenhagen, Danish libraries are more than just places to read. They’re vibrant, community-driven spaces. Join us as we explore some of Denmark’s best and see why these libraries are truly special.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - October 2025
- New books
- 28 de octubre de 2025
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Same as it ever was? The changing landscape of EU administration
- Blog post
- 13 de octubre de 2025
While crises are often analysed for their political consequences, they have also left a quieter yet equally significant mark on the EU's administrative landscape. These developments are examined in the book 'The Changing Topography of EU Administration: Organisations, Actors, and Policy Processes', published last year. The Council Library invited the book's editor, together with three of its authors, to share their insights.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - September 2025
- New books
- 30 de septiembre de 2025
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - July 2025
- New books
- 28 de julio de 2025
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Redlines and partnerships : insights from the EUISS Chaillot Paper, 'Unpowering Russia'
- Blog post
- 18 de julio de 2025
How can the EU move beyond deterrence to actively counter Russian influence? At a recent Council Library event, European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) analysts Lizza Bomassi and Giuseppe Spatafora shared insights from their latest Chaillot Paper, ‘Unpowering Russia’.
- Navigating the Danish presidency of the Council with our Library guide
- EU Council bibliography
- 9 de julio de 2025
To help readers navigate the dynamic and complex landscape of the Danish presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Council Library has compiled a guide providing relevant and authoritative resources.