The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU), based at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, is the official archives for the institutions, bodies, and agencies of the European Union. Housed in the historic Villa Salviati, the HAEU preserves and provides access to the EU’s archival holdings under the 30-year rule, as well as private papers of individuals, movements, and organisations involved in European integration.Established in 1983 and opened to the public in 1986, the HAEU operates under long-standing partnership agreements between the EUI and the European Commission, most recently renewed in 2019. Beyond safeguarding Europe’s documentary heritage, the Archives actively supports research, offering over 20 annual research grants and fostering academic exchange through the Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre. It also operates a civic education programme, reaching approximately 1000 school-aged young people each year.

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Industry

Research Services

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Florence

Type

Educational

Founded

1983

Specialties

History, Archives, Political Science, European History, Economics, Law, European integration, Research, Civic education, and Primary research

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  Check out the temporary archival exhibition “Václav Havel – An artistic and political legacy for Europe”, curated for the inauguration of the Václav Havel Room at theSchool of Transnational Governance, Palazzo Buontalenti. The small selection of documents and photographs illustrate Havel’s role in dissent, human rights, and European democracy. 🕊️📜ℹ️https://loom.ly/hhoAvEA#VáclavHavel#HavelLegacy#EuropeanDemocracy#HumanRights#Archives#TransnationalGovernance#Charter77

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  💡It was Pierre Werner, 55 years ago, who set Europe on the path toward monetary union with his landmark report.The Historical Archives of the European Union at theEuropean University Institute is pleased to celebrate this anniversary with the special exhibit “Pierre Werner (1913–2002) – A Life Dedicated to Luxembourg and Europe.”We thank Viviane Reding for inaugurating the event in Florence, as well as Europe Direct – University of Luxembourg for bringing this enlightening exhibition to our campus.ℹ️Read more about the exhibit:https://loom.ly/eamT9N0#PierreWerner#WernerReport#EuropeanIntegration#EMU#Euro#Luxembourg#EUHistory#Archives

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  👩🎓Objective: giving all European students the opportunity to study anywhere in Europe.Day 1 of the European Degree Forum kicked-off at theEuropean University Institute with a video message fromEuropean Commission Vice-PresidentRoxana Minzatu.You can follow the forum on EUI TV:https://lnkd.in/d7JzEB8c.School of Transnational Governance

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  It was an honour to welcome Viviane Reding, former Vice-President of the European Commission, to the Historical Archives of the European Union during her recent visit to the EUI.Her reflections on the documents related to her career highlighted the unique value of archival sources and oral history in understanding Europe’s past.🔗 Read more:https://loom.ly/0gFmaqs

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  The panorama of new research on female actors in the history of European integration is truly exciting. It was a great opportunity for us to collaborate withElena Danescu from theLuxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) - University of Luxembourg to help realize the event, along with our EUI colleagues at theAlcide De Gasperi Research Centre (ADG), theRobert Schuman Centre and theEUI History Department.

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  Rethinking Europe through women’s eyesHistorians, archivists, and social scientists gathered last week to discuss how women have shaped Europe’s memory and identity, and how their voices can be better woven into the broader history of European integration.A heartfelt thank you to all participants, to Viviane Reding for delivering the Ursula Hirschmann lecture, to organisers from theUniversity of Luxembourg, theHistorical Archives of the European Union, theRobert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, and theEUI History Department.

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  🌱 Workshop at the EUI – Disaster Management and Climate Change in Archives 📅 4–5 December 2025 🔗 Register:https://lnkd.in/dpS738iq Archives today face an increasingly fragile balance with their environment. Climate change, floods, fires, and new spatial pressures are reshaping how documentary heritage must be preserved. This workshop, hosted by the Historical Archives of the European Union within the EU-funded SAGA – Sustainable Archives and Greener Approaches project, brings together experts in cultural heritage preservation, risk management, and sustainability to examine these challenges and share actionable solutions. Over one and a half days, participants will explore: • insights from past disasters and recovery efforts • microbial risk assessment • greening, automation, and space-saving strategies • sustainability policies • training communities and volunteers for emergency response Speakers include colleagues from theARCHIVIO DI STATO DI FIRENZE , Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze,ICCROM ,Politecnico di Milano, Cittadella degli Archivi di Milano,Clean Technology Centre, MTU ,Mazzini Lab Società Benefit, and more. Join us to exchange knowledge and co-create strategies for safer, more sustainable archives. 📷 Photo: UNESCO / Dominique Roger. CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.#SustainableArchives#EuropeanHeritage#CreativeEurope

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  "It was a long way, but it was worth the fight — and the endurance!"Tonight, the EUI hosted Viviane Reding for the 2025 edition of the Ursula Hirschmann lecture, an annual collaboration between the EUI'sEUI History Department, theHistorical Archives of the European Union, theRobert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, and the University of Luxembourg. 🇪🇺🇱🇺 Viviane Reding, a European Union leader for several decades, delivered a lecture tracing the trajectory of women in the EU. Drawing upon the lessons learned as a young girl growing up in Luxembourg, many of which she took with her into a political career, Reding emphasised the importance of "speaking up and not giving up". 🎤 The event was opened by EUI PresidentPatrizia Isabelle Nanz and concluded with a Q&A session covering important issues such as increasing conservatism amongst the younger generation, political backlash against progressive policies, and Law as a tool for regulation and protection. 💬 "What a year, and what memories!" Viviane Reding stated, drawing attention to this being a monumental period for the event, with this year's lecture coinciding with both 75 years of the Schuman Declaration and the 50th anniversary of the EUI. ✨ The annual Ursula Hirschmann Lecture series was started at the EUI in 2001. It is named after Ursula Hirschmann, anti-fascist, feminist, European visionary, and founder of the Brussels group Femmes pour l'Europe, a movement to promote gender equality. To learn more about the Ursula Hirschmann lecture:https://loom.ly/3a4qcLITo learn more about the EUI's 50th anniversary celebrations:https://loom.ly/WGdu_Q4#EUI50

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  How do we protect our archives and people?The SAGA (Sustainable Archives and Greener Approaches) project brings together 9 European partners from archival, scientific, and higher education institutions. One of its main goals is the protection and sustainable management of documentary heritage.🛡️📚 How do we protect our archives and the people who work with them? Microorganisms are everywhere: in the air, on documents, and on archival storage surfaces. Without proper control, they can: ⚠️ Damage valuable archival materials ⚠️ Pose risks to the health of archivists, staff and visitorsRegarding the concentration of indoor airborne microorganisms, some recommendations exist:WHO: <500 CFU/m³ = good; >1000 CFU/m³ may indicate contaminationCFU (Colony Forming Unit) is unit in microbiology used to quantify viable microorganisms present in analyzed sample/environment.👉 Within the SAGA project, the Institute of Molecular Biology, Slovak Academy of Sciences (Bratislava) leads the microbiological and molecular biology research. By studying both airborne microorganisms and those found on archival documents, researchers aim to prevent deterioration of cultural heritage and create safer environments for everyone working in archives.🌱Learn more about the SAGA Project here:https://sagaproject.eu/➡️Co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union#SAGAproject#RiskManagement#Greeningarchives#CreativeEurope#Europeforculture Ústav molekulárnej biológie SAV, v. v. i. / Institute of Molecular Biology SAS v. i.;Munster Technological University;National Archives of Hungary;The National Archives of Malta;Foundation for Landscape Protection;Historical Archives of the European Union;Grupo DEX 

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  On 10-11 November we will explore how women have shaped European memory, identity, and history at the conference 'Women and Europe – Interdisciplinary approaches, innovative prospects, new sources.' In addition to exciting presentation on research completed or in progress, we will have two keynotes, byPeter Hallama andLaurence Badel, and the Ursula Hirschmann Lecture delivered by Viviane Reding.Organised at the EUI byLuxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) - University of Luxembourg, theAlcide De Gasperi Research Centre (ADG), with the support of the Robert Schuman Initiative for European Affairs at the University of Luxembourg.🔗 Register and learn more:https://lnkd.in/d9t3eV48

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  Join us on 10-11 November for this excellent conference on women in the creation and leadership of a peaceful, integrated Europe!

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  Women and Europe – Interdisciplinary approaches, innovative prospects, new sources📅 Join leading scholars and professionals on 10-11 November to explore how women have shaped European memory, identity, and history.This international conference examines women’s roles and gender dynamics in European politics, media, law, and social innovation — highlighting new sources, digital archives, and interdisciplinary perspectives that bring women’s contributions to the forefront of European integration.📍Organised at the EUI byLuxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) - University of Luxembourg,Alcide De Gasperi Research Centre (ADG),Historical Archives of the European Union andRobert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, with the support of the Robert Schuman Initiative for European Affairs at theUniversity of Luxembourg.🔗 Register and learn more:https://loom.ly/ZxYvD-Y#EuropeanHistory#EUI#GenderStudies-------------------------------------Elena Danescu *Gammerl Benno *Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol *Dieter Schlenker *Glenda Sluga *Simone P. Niclou *Mechthild Roos * Myriam Piguet *Anna McEwan *Franziska B. * Lilian Langer *Verena Kahl *Federica Di Sarcina, Ph.D. *Carlos López Gómez *Dr Simona Guerra *Khushi Singh Rathore, PhD *Étienne Deschamps *Laura Rahm *Nadiya Kiss * Lídia Ballesta Martí, PhD *Laurence Badel 

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