Many of these documents are available as PDF files. To view, save and print these documents, you will need version 4.0 (or more recent) of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This can be downloaded free from www.adobe.com.
Your shopping cart is empty | Click here to view

 The European Council in 2012

Stabilising and reinforcing the eurozone, supporting growth and jobs, and the turmoil in the Middle East were at the top of the European Council's agenda in 2012. This was also the year the European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
In this brochure, the third in the series, President Herman Van Rompuy offers his personal account of the institution's activities and the events that marked 2012.
The brochure also includes all 2012 European Council conclusions, statements and reports.
Coverpage
 Year : 2013
 no of pages : 76
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3756-8
 catalogue no : QCAO12001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 European Union Drugs Strategy 2013–2020

This brochure contains the full text of the EU Drugs Strategy for 2013–2020. The strategy provides the political framework and priorities for EU drugs policy identified by member states and EU institutions. The strategy's aims include contributing to a reduction in drug demand and supply within the EU, as well as lessening the health and social risks and harms associated with drugs.
Coverpage
 Year : 2013
 no of pages : 31
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3869-5
 catalogue no : QC3213067ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

 Migration - Key Terms in 23 Languages

A glossary that explains some of the main concepts and the terminology used in relation to migration. Terms like "brain drain" and "migration management" are translated into 23 official EU languages.
Coverpage
 Year : 2013
 no of pages : 59
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3863-3
 catalogue no : QC3013223ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Schengen - your gateway to free movement in Europe

With the abolition of internal border controls, people can travel freely around Europe. This booklet offers a concise presentation of the development of the Schengen area and its consequences for several policy areas: police and customs cooperation, judicial cooperation, visas and asylum. A map of Europe and a list of countries participating in the Schengen area are also included.
Coverpage
 Year : 2013
 no of pages : 8
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3823-7
 catalogue no : QC3012122ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Consolidated versions of the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

This e-book contains the consolidated versions of the Treaty on European Union and of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, together with the annexes and protocols thereto, as they result from the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon, which came into force in December 2009. It also contains the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which has the same legal value as the Treaties. The e-book is an updated version of the 2010 printed edition.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 medium : e-book
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3611-0
 catalogue no : QC3211020ENE
 Promotion : free of charge
Download ePub
Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Consolidated version of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community

This e-book contains the consolidated version of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom), together with the annexes and protocols thereto, as it results from the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon, which came into force in December 2009.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 medium : e-book
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3588-5
 catalogue no : QC3011417ENE
 Promotion : free of charge
Download ePub
Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Council annual report on access to documents 2011

This report, drawn up pursuant to Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, covers the year 2011 and is based on statistical data summarised in its annex. It gives information on the Council’s public register of documents and statistics on public access to documents.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 31
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3655-4
 catalogue no : QCAF12001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 A Union of Law: from Paris to Lisbon
Tracing the Treaties of the European Union

This brochure, which accompanies the poster "The Treaties of the European Union from Paris to Lisbon: 1951-2011", presents the history of European integration through the treaties, from the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community to the Treaty of Lisbon. The annex includes a timeline with details on each treaty.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 55
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3507-6
 catalogue no : QC3111407ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 THE LANGUAGE SERVICE OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION - Making Multilingualism Work

The language service of the General Secretariat of the Council provides translations for two institutions. This brochure presents the structure of the language service, explains the translation process from the drafter's desk to the reader and describes how the language service cooperates with other departments and institutions.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 23
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2929-7
 catalogue no : QC-32-11-696ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Financial crisis: key terms in 23 languages

This mini-glossary from the Key Terms series focuses on the financial crisis. It not only provides appropriate equivalents to English terms, but also serves as a valuable tool for a better understanding of news reports, discussions about policy-making processes and the general public discourse.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 67
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3582-3
 catalogue no : QC-32-12-017ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 PRADO - Public Register of Authentic Identity and Travel Documents Online

Do you have to check identity documents? PRADO provides easy access to official information on security features of many documents.
http://prado.consilium.europa.eu
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 6
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3677-6
 catalogue no : QC3012448ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Union - Facts and figures

A practical compilation of essential information on the European Union, its member states and candidate countries. It contains a description of political systems, population figures, official languages, government websites and other useful data about each country.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 73
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3395-9
 catalogue no : QC-30-11-299ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Council in 2011

The sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone, the Arab spring and the signature of the Accession Treaty with Croatia were among the events that marked 2011. President Herman Van Rompuy's latest publication covers the European Council's activities in 2011. It offers his personal account of what was a challenging year for the EU, followed by the conclusions of the European Council and statements by Heads of State or Government.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 74
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3440-6
 catalogue no : QC-AO-11-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Traineeships in the Council of the European Union

Are you interested in a traineeship in the General Secretariat of the Council? In this leaflet you will find all the information you need about traineeships, including the selection procedure, the duration of traineeships and a contact list for additional questions.
Coverpage
 Year : 2012
 no of pages : 6
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QC3212119ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : DE |FR |NL

 HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL: FIFTY YEARS OF SUMMIT MEETINGS

This booklet, a supplement to the poster The European Council: an institution at the summit of the European Union, retraces the history of the European Council from the first summit in Paris in 1961 to its transformation into an official institution with the Treaty of Lisbon in 2009. A complete list of all the European Council meetings is also included.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 23
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3485-7
 catalogue no : QC-31-11-406ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 EU languages disc

Learn about EU languages in a different way! The front side of a double disc presents 23 different EU languages. By turning the smaller disc with a hole, you can move from language to language and learn its original name, where it is spoken and how to say welcome. The reverse side explains the use of languages in EU institutions, presents the origins and different branches of EU languages, and includes some statistical facts about them.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 catalogue no : QC-31-11-188-ENJ
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Europe and you - EU capitals colouring book

Do you know that the European Union has 27 member states? Can you list their capitals? With this colouring book, children aged 6 to 10 will be able to learn the names of EU capitals, colour in the flags and discover some interesting information about each member state. Attractive learning material that can be used both at home and in school!
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 32
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3327-0
 catalogue no : QC-31-11-247ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Guide to the ordinary legislative procedure

This brochure explains in detail the conduct of the new ordinary legislative procedure and the respective roles of the Presidency and the General Secretariat of the Council. It also contains practical tables, including a list of legal bases and the time-limits for the different stages of the procedure.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 55
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-3718-6
 catalogue no : QC3212175ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF
Download ePub
Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 European flags - colouring book

A colouring book for children on the subject of the national flags of the member states of the European Union.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 18
 medium : Leaflet/flyer
 catalogue no : QC-30-11-096-0A-END
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The Africa-European Union Strategic Partnership - Meeting current and future challenges together

The partnership between Africa and the EU is of strategic significance to both sides. This brochure is an updated version of the first edition from 2008 and was prepared following the third Africa-EU Summit in November 2010 in Tripoli. At the summit the Joint Africa-EU strategy was reconfirmed as an adequate framework for partnership. This renewed strategy is presented in the first part of the brochure, while the second part includes the second action plan 2011-2013, adopted in Tripoli.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 150
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2924-2
 catalogue no : QC-31-11-092ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR |PT

 Council annual report on access to documents 2010

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2010.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 30
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2937-2
 catalogue no : QCAF11001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Climate Change - Key Terms in 23 languages

Climate change is one of the major global challenges of today. Many related concepts and terms exist primarily in English and have not been previously used in other EU languages. This mini-glossary, produced by the Council's Translation Department, contains explanations of key terms on climate change and their translation in the 23 official EU languages.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 48
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2927-3
 catalogue no : QC3211695ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq

This leaflet presents basic information on the European Union civilian crisis management operation, Eujust Lex-Iraq. Since 2005 this mission has been working to strengthen the Iraqi criminal justice system, mainly through training activities for Iraqi senior police, prosecutors, judges and prison managers.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 6
 medium : Leaflet/flyer
 catalogue no : QC3011074END
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR |NL

 EU POCKET INFO

A colourful booklet on the European Union for young people. It contains essential information on each member state: its geographical location on the map of Europe, population, language, dialling code, and other useful data.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 60
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2910-5
 catalogue no : QC3111161ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Women, Peace and Security – The European Union in action

Women, men, girls and boys suffer different consequences and react differently to armed conflict, peace-building and reconstruction. This booklet presents the European Union's policy on women, peace and security, which covers humanitarian, development, security and political aspects of its external relations and aims particularly to protect and empower women and girls.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 26
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2915-0
 catalogue no : QC7911112ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : DE |FR |NL

 The European Council in 2010

This publication recapitulates the activities of the European Council during its first year as an official institution. In the first part, President Herman Van Rompuy resumes and analyses the main challenges and achievements of the European Council in 2010: preserving the stability of the eurozone, creating a new strategy for durable growth and jobs and strengthening the position of the European Union in the world. The second part includes the official conclusions of the six European Council meetings and statements by Heads of State or Government.
Coverpage
 Year : 2011
 no of pages : 46
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2804-7
 catalogue no : QC3010507ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 PROJECT EUROPE 2030 - Challenges and Opportunities

A report to the European Council by the Reflection Group on the Future of the EU 2030
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 54
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2701-9
 catalogue no : QC3210249ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Annual report from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - 2009

The 2009 annual report covers the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign Security Policy (CFSP) under the Czech and Swedish Presidencies. The second part of the report looks ahead to the future challenges of 2010.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 78
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2748-4
 catalogue no : QCAH10001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Council and the Council
Two institutions acting for Europe

Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 16
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2657-9
 catalogue no : QC8010230ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Union and the International Criminal Court - May 2010

At the occasion of the Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions, on 25 May to underline its commitment to the fight against impunity and to the ICC. The Review conference was the occasion to launch the new edition of this brochure to show States, civil society, the ICC and other stakeholders in international criminal justice how the EU’s commitment is translated into practice. This brochure, updated in May 2010, presents the different activities undertaken by the EU and its institutions to promote universality and integrity of the Rome Statute and the effective functioning of the ICC. It also highlights the changes brought by the Treaty of Lisbon. This booklet was officially presented in Kampala (Uganda) on 2 June 2010 as a side event of the Review Conference.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 57
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2524-4
 catalogue no : QC8010286ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

 Council Annual report on access to documents - 2009

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2009.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 29
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2722-4
 catalogue no : QCAF10001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Promoting the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People

Gender identity and sexual orientation are still used as justifications for human rights violations around the world. This brochure describes a set of tools to be used in contacts with third countries in order to promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 32
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2795-8
 catalogue no : QC3110646ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : ES |FR

 Le Conseil européen - Le Conseil
The European Council - The Council
Der Europäische Rat - Der Rat
De Europese Raad - De Raad

Film produit à l'occasion de la journée portes ouvertes du Conseil européen et du Conseil, le 8 mai 2010.
This film was produced for the Open Day of the -European Council and the Council on 8 May 2010.
Dieser Film wurde anlässlich des Tages der Offenen Tür des Europäischen Rates und des Rates am 8. Mai 2010 produziert.
Een filmproduktie voor de Open Dag van de Europese Raad en van de Raad op 8 mei 2010.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : n/a
 catalogue no : QC31104374BZ
 Promotion : free of charge

 Internal security strategy for the European Union
Towards a European security model

The Internal Security Strategy has been adopted in order to help drive Europe forward, bringing together existing activities and setting out the principles and guidelines for future action. It is designed to prevent crimes and increase the capacity to provide a timely and appropriate response to natural and man made disasters through the effective development and management of adequate instruments.
Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 31
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2679-1
 catalogue no : QC3010313ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Council
The Council
In a nutshell

Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 6
 medium : Leaflet/flyer
 catalogue no : QC3010299END
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Sources of information on the European Council and the Council - MARCH 2010

Coverpage
 Year : 2010
 no of pages : 6
 medium : Leaflet/flyer
 catalogue no : QC3010301END
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |GA |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL – RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COUNCIL

Two sets of Rules of Procedure in one publication lay down the internal organisation and functioning of the European Council and the Council. The brochure contains i.a. the rules on notice of meetings, composition, agenda, quality of drafting, budget, etc.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 46
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2532-9
 catalogue no : QCRU09001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Council Annual report on access to documents - 2008

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2008.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 30
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2390-5
 catalogue no : QC-AF-09-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 EU Guidelines Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law - March 2009

When the EU launched the Common Foreign and Security Policy ten years ago, it placed Human Rights at the heart of this policy.An integral part of our Human Rights Policy is a series of Guidelines on issues of importance to the Union. These Guidelines are practical tools to help EU representations in the field better advance our policy.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 82
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2387-5
 catalogue no : QC8308123ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 EUROPEAN SECURITY STRATEGY - A SECURE EUROPE IN A BETTER WORLD

The European Council adopted the European Security Strategy (ESS) in December 2003. For the first time, it established principles and set clear objectives for advancing the EU’s security interests based on our core values. It is comprehensive in its approach and remains fully relevant.
This report does not replace the ESS, but reinforces it. It gives an opportunity to examine how we have fared in practice, and what can be done to improve implementation.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 43
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2421-6
 catalogue no : QC7809568ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV |RU |AR

 THE EUROPEAN UNION AND CENTRAL ASIA : THE NEW PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION - June 2009

This brochure contains a number of documents that illustrate the recent developments in the political and security dialogue between the European Union (EU) and Central Asia.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 75
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2467-4
 catalogue no : QC8009708ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : RU

 Extract from the Official Directory of the European Union - April 2009

A who's who of the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States who regularly take part in Council meetings, the Coreper, Permanent Representations, Association Councils, Cooperation Councils, the ACP-EC Council of Ministers, and the Committee of Senior Officials on Scientific and Technical Research (COST).
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 135
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 8 | Summer 2009 (Bilingual EN,FR)

> EU NAFVOR – Atalanta :Countering piracy
> EUPOL Afghanistan :Stepping up implementation
> EUFOR Tchad/RCA :Handover to the United Nations
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 31
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QC-XB-09-002ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 7 | Winter 2009 (Bilingual EN,FR)

> EULEX Kosovo breaks new ground for ESDP
> Mission EUMM Géorgie : des observateurs pour veiller au cessez-le-feu
> EU NAVFOR – ATALANTA : the first EU naval operation
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 35
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QC-XB-09-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - 2008

Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 76
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2443-8
 catalogue no : QC-AG-09-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 EU Annual Report on Human Rights 2008

This 10th EU Annual Report on Human Rights covers the period from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008. Its aim is to provide an overview of the European Union’s policies and actions in the field of human rights. The report thus creates the transparency and visibility required for interaction between the EU and civil society. It should also facilitate assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of the EU’s action.
Coverpage
 Year : 2009
 no of pages : 101
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-79-10402-2
 catalogue no : NFAD08001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : DE |FR

 An introduction to the Council of the European Union - 2008

This brochure explains the basic design and mechanics of the institution and how the process of negotiation functions.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 68
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2281-6
 catalogue no : QC8107177ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Council Annual report on access to documents - 2007

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2007.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 38
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2312-7
 catalogue no : QCAF08001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 The European Union Strategy against the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

On 12 December 2003, the European Council adopted a Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), which states that WMD and missile proliferation put at risk the security of EU Member States, their people and their interests around the world. Since then, the European Union has undertaken a number of initiatives. The principles on which they are based are effective multilateralism, prevention and international cooperation. This brochure aims to illustrate the implementation of these aspects of EU external action.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 63
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2382-0
 catalogue no : QC-80-08-362ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 Mainstreaming Human Rights and Gender into European Security and Defence Policy

This handbook gathers together the documents that comprise the guiding principles for planners of EU operations. It also includes examples of how the guiding principles have been used in actual planning documents that have been declassified for this publication. This handbook is a living document, and as ESDP evolves, it will be regularly updated.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 75
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2379-0
 catalogue no : QC-80-08-342ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

 THE AFRICA-EUROPEAN UNION STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, June 2008

Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 126
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2375-2
 catalogue no : QC3008446ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR |PT

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 6 | July 2008 (Bilingual EN,FR)

> Visit to operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA
> Kosovo – preparations for enhanced EU engagement
> Climate change and security
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 32
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QCXB080062AENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP - 2007

The Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 17 May 2006 provides that "each year, the Council Presidency will consult the European Parliament on a forward-looking Council document, which will be transmitted by June 15 for the year in question, setting out the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Union and an evaluation of the measures launched in the year n-1".
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 105
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2356-1
 catalogue no : QCAG08001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Climate change and international security

This report focuses on the impact of climate change on international security and considers the impact of these international security consequences for Europe’s own security, and how the EU should respond.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 15
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2334-9
 catalogue no : QC8108248ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : ES |DE |FR |PT

 The European Union and the International Criminal Court - February 2008

The European Union is a staunch supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC). In accordance with the 2003 Common Position and the Action Plan, the EU carries out a variety of actions to support the Court. This brochure presents the different activities undertaken to promote universality and integrity of the Rome Statute and the effective functioning of the ICC.
Coverpage
 Year : 2008
 no of pages : 45
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9789282423042
 catalogue no : QC8008270ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 5 | December 2007 (Bilingual EN,FR)

Africa-EU
> A Joint Strategy
> Supporting Peace and Security in Africa: Civilian and Military Missions
> Chad/Central African Republic
Security and Protection in a Key Area
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 28
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QCXB070032AENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 EU Annual Report on Human Rights - 2007

This Annual Report of the European Union on Human Rights covers the actions and policies undertaken by the EU between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007 in pursuit of its goals to promote universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 101
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9789279072918
 catalogue no : NFAC07001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : DE |FR

 The EU and Central Asia: Strategy for a new Partnership - OCTOBER 2007
ЕС и Центральная Азия: стратегия нового партнерства - OKТЯБРЬ 2007

(Bilingual EN,RU)
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 32
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9789282422441
 catalogue no : QC790722229ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

 Information handbook of the Council of the European Union

The purpose of this handbook - which has been prepared on the responsibility of the General Secretariat of the Council and has no legal force - is to explain certain basic concepts of how the Council works, but above all to provide practical information both on existing sources of information and on the implementation of measures adopted with regard to openness and transparency.
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 75
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9789282422038
 catalogue no : QCXA07001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : BG |ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |RO |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Working for peace, security and stability

Themes:
▪ Foreign and security policy - defence
▪ Development aid
▪ Relations with non-member countries
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 61
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9279038591
 catalogue no : NF7606708ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR |HU |NL

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 4 | July 2007 (Bilingual EN,FR)

> Afghanistan – bolstering the rule of law
> Bosnia and Herzegovina – EUFOR in transition
> ESDP – an assessment
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 27
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QCXB07002ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 Council Annual report on access to documents - 2006

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2006.
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 37
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 978-92-824-2207-6
 catalogue no : QCAF07001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |SK |SL |FI |SV

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 3 | January 2007 (Bilingual EN,FR)

This issue looks at some important relationships, inside the EU system with the European Parliament, and outside with the UN - just as Congo and Lebanon have provided two striking new examples of EU-UN co-operation - and tries to grasp the shape of things to come as we strive to develop a long term vision and to decipher the new ‘global puzzle’ of the world the EU will have to deal with in 2025.
Coverpage
 Year : 2007
 no of pages : 27
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QCXB07001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 2 | June 2006 (Bilingual EN,FR)

This second issue of the ESDP newsletter contains articles on a wide range of ESDP topics, from the new mission in Congo (DRC) to ESDP Training: The European Security and Defence College.
Coverpage
 Year : 2006
 no of pages : 31
 medium : Paperback
 catalogue no : QCXB060012AENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : FR

 ESDP newsletter - Issue 1 | December 2005 (Trilingual EN,FR,DE)

The European security and defence policy is growing fast. This has been particularly true in recent years. Beyond the structures and the acronyms lie people, faces and stories. This newsletter will give you an insight into them.
Coverpage
 Year : 2006
 no of pages : 35
 medium : Paperback
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

May also be sent by post.

Available language versions : DE |FR

 Council Annual report on access to documents - 2005

This brochure contains the Council’s annual report on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 regarding public access to documents in 2005.
Coverpage
 Year : 2006
 no of pages : 37
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 92-824-3264-5
 catalogue no : QC-AF-06-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Information handbook of the Council of the European Union

The purpose of this handbook - which has been prepared on the responsibility of the General Secretariat of the Council and has no legal force - is to explain certain basic concepts of how the Council works, but above all to provide practical information both on existing sources of information and on the implementation of measures adopted with regard to openness and transparency.
Coverpage
 Year : 2006
 no of pages : 73
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9282432386
 catalogue no : QCXA06001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |SK |SL |FI |SV

 Council of the European Union - Civil Law - European Judicial Cooperation

As far as judicial cooperation in civil matters is concerned, the area of freedom, security and justice is gradually being created. This publication, aims to further the objective to keep citizens in general, and legal practitioners in particular, better informed about the instruments that exist.
Coverpage
 Year : 2005
 no of pages : 275
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 92-824-3123-1
 catalogue no : QC-56-03-053ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 Annual report on Human Rights (2005)

This, the seventh EU Annual Report on Human Rights, records the actions and policies undertaken by the EU between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005 in pursuit of its goals to promote universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. While not an exhaustive account, it highlights human rights issues that have given cause for concern and what the EU has done to address these, both within the Union and outside it.
Coverpage
 Year : 2005
 no of pages : 135
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 92-824-3179-7
 catalogue no : QC-AA-05-001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 Working for Peace, Security and Stability

Europe still faces security threats and challenges. The outbreak of conflict in the Balkans was a reminder that war has not disappeared from our continent. Over the last decade, no region of the world has been untouched by armed conflict. Most of these conflicts have been within rather than between states, and most of the victims have been civilians… Europe should be ready to share in the responsibility for global security and in building a better world. "The European Security Strategy - December 2003"
Coverpage
 Year : 2005
 no of pages : 49
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9289460830
 catalogue no : NF6304197ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 Living in an area of freedom, security and justice

Freedom of movement in an area without internal borders, the admission of foreigners under fitting and fair conditions, a safe environment in which to live, access to justice under equal conditions for all: these are just a few of the practical benefits of European integration. The European Union has developed policies to achieve these aims, policies affecting the lives of both European citizens and third country nationals residing in the Union.
Coverpage
 Year : 2005
 no of pages : 39
 medium : paperback
 ISBN : 928943094X
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 Living in an area of freedom, security and justice (leaflet)

The Council's role in Justice and Home Affairs
Coverpage
 Year : 2004
 no of pages : n/a
 medium : Microfiche/ microfilm
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : FR

 Annual report on Human Rights (2004)

This report is the sixth of its kind, following the five previous published in October 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. It aims at making the commitment of the European Union to universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms better known, and to share it. It is not intended to be exhaustive, but seeks to ensure greater transparency for the principal positions and activities of the EU, and to be a reference document on the latter for the period which it covers, namely 1 July 2003 to 30 June 2004.
Coverpage
 Year : 2004
 no of pages : 132
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 92-824-3078-2
 catalogue no : QCAA04001ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 EU - Schengen Catalogue (Volume 4)

The current volume of the Catalogue consists of two main parts: the first one on mutual assistance and information exchange, and the second one on operational co-operation.
Coverpage
 Year : 2003
 no of pages : 34
 medium : Paperback
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 EU - Schengen Catalogue (Volume 3)

It is with great satisfaction that the Council of the European Union presents this working tool, which, it should be underlined, does not seek to introduce new requirements. It is an indicator of how the Acquis in the field of Visas and Consular Cooperation should be applied in practice and in this respect should always be read in conjunction with the Common Consular Instructions.
Coverpage
 Year : 2003
 no of pages : 28
 medium : Paperback
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 EU - Schengen Catalogue (Volume 2)

This second volume of the Catalogue addresses specifically the Schengen Information System and SIRENE. It gives a good indication to candidate countries for accession to the European Union as to what is expected of them, particularly in practical terms, regarding Schengen.
Coverpage
 Year : 2002
 no of pages : 40
 medium : paperback
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV

 ACCESS TO EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, COUNCIL AND COMMISSION DOCUMENTS

This guide, which has been jointly produced by Parliament, the Council and Commission, gives practical advice on how to obtain access to their documents.
Coverpage
 Year : 2002
 no of pages : 37
 medium : Paperback
 ISBN : 9289419032
 catalogue no : KA4101187ENC
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |CS |DA |DE |ET |EL |FR |IT |LV |LT |HU |MT |NL |PL |PT |SK |SL |FI |SV

 EU - Schengen Catalogue

The purpose of the Catalogue is to clarify and detail the Schengen acquis and to indicate recommendations and best practices, in order to provide an example for those States acceding to Schengen and also those fully applying the Schengen acquis.
Coverpage
 Year : 2002
 no of pages : 55
 medium : paperback
 Promotion : free of charge
Available in pdf format.
Download PDF

Available language versions : ES |DA |DE |EL |FR |IT |NL |PT |FI |SV