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 - October 2024
- Think tank review
- 15 octombrie 2024
The new EU institutional cycle starting amid a complex environment; the European Commission’s priorities relating to competitiveness; Mario Draghi’s report on the European economy; deployment of low emission zones in cities; a cost-efficient transition to clean electricity; financing European air defence through EU debt; the stability of cyberspace; and Russia’s increasing influence and activities in Africa are some of the topics discussed in the present Think Tank Review.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - September 2024
- New books
- 27 septembrie 2024
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Library guide on EU-UN relations
- EU Council bibliography
- 24 septembrie 2024
Over the years the EU has established a strong relationship with the UN. Cooperation takes place on a broad range of areas covered by the different UN bodies and organisations. To help readers gain a deeper understanding of this relationship, the Council Library has compiled a library guide containing a wide variety of useful resources.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - July 2024
- New books
- 31 iulie 2024
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Navigating the Hungarian presidency of the Council with our Library guide
- EU Council bibliography
- 18 iulie 2024
To help readers navigate the dynamic and complex landscape of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Council Library has compiled a guide providing relevant and authoritative resources.
- Think Tank Review - July 2024
- Think tank review
- 10 iulie 2024
The results of the European elections, the EU’s enlargement momentum, the bioeconomy and the agricultural sector in the next few years, the 2024-2029 Strategic Agenda, cyber risk reduction at global level, climate change, the emerging market and developing economies, and Russia’s neo-colonial project in Africa are some of the topics discussed in the July Think Tank Review.
- Think Tank Review - June 2024
- Think tank review
- 28 iunie 2024
The outcome of the European elections, the rise of the radical right in Europe, building a new European Competitiveness Deal, the real effects of Next Generation EU, how Dutch farmers’ protests evolved into political mobilisation, EU-China trade relations, Europe’s green technology dependence on China and shaping global AI governance are some of the topics discussed in the June Think Tank review.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - June 2024
- New books
- 27 iunie 2024
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
- Enlargement and the future of Europe: views from the capitals
- Blog post
- 4 iunie 2024
The Council Library invited Johannes Pollak and Paul Schmidt, editors of the book ‘Enlargement and the future of Europe: views from the capitals’, and experts in European politics, to give an overview of their findings.
- New books added to the Council Library's collection - May 2024
- New books
- 31 mai 2024
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection. To get a fuller view, please consult the list in Eureka, the online catalogue of the Council libraries.