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
New inventory sheds light on European Investment Bank projects in the 1970s The analytical inventory and the files of the latest archival transfer from the European Investment Bank are now available for online consultation at the Historical Archives of the European Union. The files concern investment project contracts signed in the 1970s. Read more New inventory sheds light on European Investment Bank projects in the 1970s
Save the date: Open Day at the Historical Archives on 10 May In celebration of Europe Day across the European Union, the Historical Archives of the European Union welcomes the public on 10 May to enjoy Villa Salviati with free guided visits, art and photography exhibits, concerts, historical reenactments, and circus activities for people of all ages. Read more Save the date: Open Day at the Historical Archives on 10 May
New deposit agreement with European Cultural Foundation On 5 March 2025, André Wilkens, director of the European Cultural Foundation and Dieter Schlenker, director of the Historical Archives of the European Union, signed an agreement to transfer the Foundation's 70-year archive to the HAEU. Read more New deposit agreement with European Cultural Foundation
European Training Foundation makes first archival deposit in Florence Having marked its 30th anniversary in 2024, the European Training Foundation made its first archival transfer to the Historical Archives of the European Union. The deposit was in accordance with Council Regulation (EU) 2015/496 on archiving by EU institutions and agencies. Read more European Training Foundation makes first archival deposit in Florence
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