Explore our Holdings The holdings of the Historical Archives of the European Union are organised in four different groups: EU institutions, bodies and agencies; Individuals; Corporate Bodies; Collections. Read more Explore our Holdings
Research Support Users receive support to conduct their research at the Archives through a range of grant programmes and benefit from a large collection of research guides and specialised library resources. Read more Research Support
Services for users Specialised staff deliver services to users who wish to consult the archives in a dedicated reading room at Villa Salviati or remotely upon request. Read more Services for users
Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre The Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre on the History of European Integration supports young researchers, coordinates networks of historians, facilitates the use of primary sources and increases public interest in European integration history. Read more Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre
Ivor Richard Cabinet archives available for research The HAEU has received 1,144 files produced by the Cabinet of Commissioner Ivor Richard during the Thorn Commission between 1981 and 1985. Ivor Richard was responsible for employment, social affairs, and education. Read more Ivor Richard Cabinet archives available for research
2025 Open Day draws 5000 visitors to Villa Salviati The annual Open Day of the Historical Archives of the European Union drew crowds of people to the European University Institute campus for guided visits, concerts, circus activities and spectacles, as well as live readings, historical reenactments, and an art exhibit. Read more 2025 Open Day draws 5000 visitors to Villa Salviati
Pre-Life environmental programmes archives open for research The HAEU has received a collection of archives processed by the Historical Archives Service of the European Commission, relating to the Pre-LIFE programmes from 1984 to 1992. These original archives shed light on the Commission's support for numerous environmental conservation projects during that period. Read more Pre-Life environmental programmes archives open for research
The Western Balkans: hostage to its past? An interview with Klodiana Beshku Klodiana Beshku, expert in the geopolitics of the Balkan region and Visiting Fellow at the EUI, describes her recent work on the area, including the region’s relationship with the European Union, the problem of nationalism, and the region’s delicate position with regard to the war in Ukraine. Read more The Western Balkans: hostage to its past? An interview with Klodiana Beshku
All programmes of Interviews Oral History Programmes The Historical Archives of the European Union is the repository for various oral history programmes, launched to preserve the voices of European politicians and officials. Oral History Programmes Oral History Programmes