Publications

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution.

DG Communication produces a number of geographical maps of the European Union. They can be used by anybody who informs others about Europe and might want to print or show a correct geographical map. We provide these maps in our own publications, but also offer the files free of charge or copyright restrictions to other communicators. We continuously ensure that the content is correct.

"The EU in slides" is a selection of PowerPoint slides outlining the basics of what the European Union is, what it does, and how it works. They are a flexible aid for teachers and speakers giving presentations about the EU. They are open for editing - any of our multipliers can re-use the illustrations, graphs, or template. The content also shows a number of tangible advantages of the EU, as well as the more traditional subjects of EU history, treaties and institutions.

What do the Commissioners look like? This poster on an A4 sheet shows their portrait photos and portfolios.

This poster contains the complete text of all 54 articles of the Charter. It can be displayed in meeting rooms, libraries, etc.

Practical handout indicating the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. Can easily be adapted to add the contact details of a local EDIC.

A booklet aimed at younger schoolchildren tells the story of Europe simply and clearly. It covers subjects ranging from nature and geography, to history and the EU more generally.

"Europe is somewhere else". This nonsensical yet provocative statement launches the first chapter of this brochure for young adolescents. We are of course in the middle of Europe and the brochure attempts to explain what that actually means. Who runs Europe? What impact does the European Union actually have on daily lives?

In difficult times, Europeans, let’s cooperate! This is the basic message of the PowerPoint presentation 'Europe in a nutshell', published on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.

Looking for teaching resources about the European Union? Or wanting to give a pointer to teachers who come to you? Teachers' Corner contains all kinds of material for different age groups.

Educational games and information for young people on European subjects – that it what you find on the web-portal Kids' Corner. You can train your memory with European flags, explore countries and famous Europeans, and fly spaceships while you learn history. And much more...

Website banners, a logo, and promotional postcards are available for Kids' Corner and Teachers' Corner.

What do you know about the people who worked so tirelessly to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe that has known continuous peace for over 60 years? We call them the 'Founding Fathers' of the EU.

YOU can set the agenda – since the creation of the European Citizens' Initiative four years ago. About six million EU citizens have already made use of their new rights. Over 20 initiatives have been prepared and more than five million signatures collected. Last year, the European Commission delivered its first report about the new “bottom up” instrument.

DG REGIO has produced the ‘Partners webdoc’, a digital interactive version (‘webdoc’) of the comic book ‘Partners’. It features six EU regions: Finland, Ireland, northern Poland, Portugal, southern Italy and one overseas territory: French Guiana. With each region telling a different story, in a different setting, and illustrated by a different artist, these stories are all surprisingly connected – not only by the fact that they are all based on real projects.

In difficult times, Europeans, let’s cooperate! This is the basic message of the PowerPoint presentation 'Europe in a nutshell', published on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.

Looking for teaching resources about the European Union? Or wanting to give a pointer to teachers who come to you? Teachers' Corner contains all kinds of material for different age groups.

Do you want to know what the EU achieved in 2015? What progress it made in delivering on its priorities? The measures it took to boost jobs, growth and investment? The part it played in the climate deal achieved in Paris? How it handled the refugee crisis? And how European citizens benefited from the EU? You can find the answers to all these questions and more in 'The EU in 2015'.

What are the aims and the results of major EU policies? The “EU explained” series of booklets presents all existing EU policies to the general public. There are 32 titles available.

Our classic, basic publication on the EU institutions. It contains an overview of the decision making process, and a chapter about each institution.