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:

arrow_double_blue The Union and the Council as an institution

  • European Union
  • Council of the European Union
  • European Union staff
  • Council staff


arrow_double_blue Public sphere and structure

  • Public works. Taxes
  • Public order
  • Public morality
  • Public health
  • Environment
  • Public security


arrow_double_blue Infrastructure

  • Traffic and transport. Telecommunications


arrow_double_blue Economic sector

  • Economic affairs
  • Agriculture
  • Energy. Industry. Trade. Services
  • Energy
  • Industry and industrial products
  • Trade
  • Services. Organisation of undertakings
  • Fisheries


arrow_double_blue Working conditions

  • Work


arrow_double_blue Social issues

  • Social policy. Social security


arrow_double_blue Culture / Education

  • Education
  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Culture


arrow_double_blue Second pillar

  • Justice. Home affairs


arrow_double_blue International level

  • International relations. Development aid


arrow_double_blue  Other institutions

  • European Commission
  • European Parliament
  • Court of Justice
  • Court of Auditors
  • Committee of the Regions
  • European Economic and Social Committee


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