The archive collections
The structure / UDC
The order in which files appear in an inventory is based on a version of the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) adapted to the needs of the Council archives, the main categories being:
The Union and the Council as an institution
- European Union
- Council of the European Union
- European Union staff
- Council staff
Public sphere and structure
- Public works. Taxes
- Public order
- Public morality
- Public health
- Environment
- Public security
Infrastructure
- Traffic and transport. Telecommunications
Economic sector
- Economic affairs
- Agriculture
- Energy. Industry. Trade. Services
- Energy
- Industry and industrial products
- Trade
- Services. Organisation of undertakings
- Fisheries
Working conditions
Social issues
- Social policy. Social security
Culture / Education
- Education
- Teaching
- Research
- Culture
Second pillar
International level
- International relations. Development aid
Other institutions
- European Commission
- European Parliament
- Court of Justice
- Court of Auditors
- Committee of the Regions
- European Economic and Social Committee