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
Archives Open Day draws 2000 visitors for a journey through time The annual Open Day of the Historical Archives of the European Union offered the general public a unique chance to tour its state-of-the-art vaults as well as the magnificent gardens and buildings of Villa Salviati. Read more Archives Open Day draws 2000 visitors for a journey through time
Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák visits the Historical Archives The HAEU welcomed the Czech Minister for European Affairs with a selection of archival documents highlighting Czechia's path to European Union accession. Czechia celebrated 20 years of EU membership on 4 May 2024. Read more Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák visits the Historical Archives
Recovered Altiero Spinelli correspondence deposited at the Historical Archives In a 7 May ceremony at the Historical Archives, Carabinieri from the Cultural Heritage Protection Units of Florence and Udine handed over 21 documents from the correspondence of Altiero Spinelli. The rare letters were discovered in an investigation concerning the online auction of cultural property. Read more Recovered Altiero Spinelli correspondence deposited at the Historical Archives
EU Committee of the Regions makes its first archival deposit at the HAEU The Committee of the Regions, the European Union's assembly of regional and local elected representatives from all 27 Member States, made its first archival deposit to the Historical Archives of the European Union. Read more EU Committee of the Regions makes its first archival deposit at the HAEU
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