Publications

This basic publication on the EU institutions contains an overview of the decision-making process and a chapter about each institution.

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.

This is a new edition of our popular poster featuring a map of Europe and some basic facts about each EU country. The colourful flags make it an attractive product to display in public places, waiting rooms, schools, and so on. It is in A1 landscape format (84 cm wide and 59 cm tall).

The White Paper looks at how Europe will change in the next decade, from the impact of new technologies on society and jobs, to questions about globalisation, security and the rise of populism. It spells out the choice faced by Europe: being swept along by these trends, or embracing them and seizing the new opportunities they bring.

What have they ever done for us? There is now an answer to this age old question from Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' for all the counties in Ireland. From Carlow to Wicklow, a series of 26 information leaflets give details about what EU funding each and every country on the Emerald Isle has received.

This practical flyer has just been updated and indicates the phone number, the website, and the e-mail address for contacting Europe Direct. It can easily be adapted to include the contact details of any local Europe Direct Information Centre.

The White Paper presented by President Juncker on 1 March 2017 marked the beginning of a process by the EU27 to decide on the future of the EU. After the overall picture presented in the White Paper itself, the Commission is publishing five reflection papers offering different ideas, proposals, options and scenarios for Europe by 2025.

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.

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

There are undoubtedly many good reasons for the continued existence of the European Union, but on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome, the Commission Representation in Germany limited itself to just 60 of them.

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 currently 32 titles available.

"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. The slides are a flexible aid for teachers and speakers giving presentations about the EU. They are fully editable - anyone can re-use the illustrations, graphs, or templates. The slides cover many of the benefits of the EU, as well as the more traditional subjects of EU history, treaties and institutions.

This PowerPoint presentation provides a simple overview of the EU. It is available on Teachers' Corner in 23 languages.

This brochure for young people explains what the EU is and what it does, answering questions such as "who runs Europe?" and "what impact does the European Union have on daily lives?"

The foundations for the Europe we all know today were laid on 26 March 1957 in Rome. The heads of state and government of the European Community signed what is today known as "The Treaties of Rome". This 32 page brochure showcases six decades of shared progress under 10 main themes: peace, democracy, freedom, prosperity, discovery, equality, well-being, sustainability, influence and diversity.

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.

The second title in a new series of short, easy-to-read factsheets on the 10 Commission priorities was published in autumn 2016. The factsheets are specifically designed to be useful for Representations and Europe Direct Information Centres as hand-outs for the general public. They are limited to four pages and are available in all 24 official languages.

Young people across the EU should have the opportunity to volunteer or work for a good cause, said Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker during his State of the Union address in September 2016. This would allow them to express their solidarity, develop skills and gain experience. Registration for the Corps opened on 7 December 2016.

What do you know about the people who worked to create the kind of Europe we live in today: a Europe that has known continuous peace for over 70 years? We call them the 'Founding Fathers' of the EU.

Do you want to know what the EU achieved in 2016? What progress it made in delivering on its priorities? The measures it took to boost jobs, growth and investment? The ambition behind the newly-launched European Solidarity Corps? The good progress made on migration? The new trade partnership agreed with Canada? And how EU citizens benefited from the Union? You can find the answers to all these questions and more in 'The EU in 2016'.