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
- Readers of Europe 2023 - French recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 14 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight is placed on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of France to the EU: 'Le Village des Sourds' by Léonore Confino.
- Readers of Europe 2023 - Greek recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 13 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of Greece to the EU: ‘Εργαζόμενο Αγόρι’ by Lena Divani.
- Library guide on EU relations with Japan
- EU Council bibliography
- 13 luglio 2023
The European Union and Japan have a deep and dynamic relationship. To mark the EU-Japan summit on 13 July, the Council Library has compiled a guide to relevant and authoritative resources on EU-Japan relations. This includes Council website pages, EU publications, books, articles, podcasts, videos, and databases. Read on to find out more…
- Readers of Europe 2023 - Irish recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 12 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU: 'The Amusements' by Aingeala Flannery.
- Readers of Europe 2023 - Estonian recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 11 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations of the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU with the fourth installment of our ‘Readers of Europe’ initiative. This year the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Todays recommendation is from the Permanent representation of Estonia to the EU : ‘Burning Cities’ by Kai Aareleid.
- Readers of Europe 2023 - German recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 10 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU: Altes Land by Dörte Hansen.
- Library guide on EU relations with Latin America and the Caribbean
- EU Council bibliography
- 10 luglio 2023
A summit will take place in Brussels on 17 and 18 July 2023 between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The two regions already cooperate closely at international level across a broad range of issues and maintain an intensive political dialogue at all levels. During the summit, leaders from the EU and CELAC are expected to discuss joint priorities and strengthened partnership. To broaden your knowledge and understanding of EU relations with CELAC, the Council Library has prepared a non-exhaustive guide of relevant and authoritative information resources.
- Readers of Europe 2023 – Danish recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 7 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Today’s selection is by the Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU – The Land of Short Sentences by Stine Pilgaard.
- Readers of Europe 2023 - Czech recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 6 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. This is the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year the spotlight is on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of the Czechia to the EU: Vypravěč by Anna Bolavá.
- Readers of Europe 2023 - Bulgarian recommendation
- EU Council bibliography
- 5 luglio 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, will recommend books to read from across the EU. It’s the fourth instalment of our Readers of Europe initiative, and this year, the spotlight will be placed on female authors. Today’s recommendation is from the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria to the EU: ‘Пътуване по посока на сянката : роман’, by Iana Boukova.