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 142 - June 2026 - Think tank review
- 17. júna 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.
Think Tank reports on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Think tank review
- 9. júna 2026
How getting attention becomes a battlefield, and information becomes a weapon; scenarios for the future of Ukraine and its refugees; how Ukraine is racing to rebuild energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks before next winter; how a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security; and rising tensions within Russia’s ruling elite becoming a mounting challenge for the Kremlin – these are some of the topics discussed in this update.
New books added to the Council Library collection - May 2026 - New books
- 29. mája 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
Think Tank Review 141 - May 2026 - Think tank review
- 20. mája 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 - EU Council bibliography
- 5. mája 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. apríla 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.
A celebration of libraries in Cyprus - Book reviews
- 23. apríla 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.
Think Tank Review 140 - April 2026 - Think tank review
- 20. apríla 2026
The importance of the enlargement process in 2026, the global space economy, the European Green Deal goals alongside the welfare of all European citizens, the Hormuz shock to the EU’s gas security, a new European security strategy, and Operation Epic Fury against Iran and its impact are of the topics featured in the present issue.
Think Tank reports on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine - Think tank review
- 13. apríla 2026
The Delta battlefield system being the beating heart of Ukraine’s warfighting capabilities, how Ukrainian media report on public opinion in wartime, how the Iran war highlights Ukraine’s rapid rise to drone superpower status and Ukraine’s post-war recovery with a US-Ukraine free trade agreement are some of the topics discussed in this update.
New books added to the Council Library's collection - March 2026 - New books
- 30. marca 2026
Discover our selection of books recently added to the Council Library collection.