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
LGBTQ+ at Work - Unveiling the European Parliament's Archives and Commitments A new online exhibit at the Historical Archives of the European Union illustrates actions concerning LGBTQ+ rights taken in the European Parliament between 1987 and 2003. Archivists curated the exhibit in celebration of Pride Month 2024. Read more LGBTQ+ at Work - Unveiling the European Parliament's Archives and Commitments
HAEU selects 10 early career academics for the 2024 Vibeke Sørensen Grants The Historical Archives of the European Union has selected ten scholars to receive Postgraduate Vibeke Sørensen Grants for 2024. The grants support research and the consultation of primary sources at the Archives in Florence. Read more HAEU selects 10 early career academics for the 2024 Vibeke Sørensen Grants
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
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