Related Websites on Europe
Foreign and Commonwealth Office The British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs, through their headquarters in London and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.
Europa The main multi-lingual website of the European Union, providing up-to-date news, information on policies, access to documents, Europa is the gateway to all the Union's institutions. Some direct links to sites of interest are suggested below but all these and many more are accessible through the main Europa site.
The European Commission Multilingual access to official documents, press releases, profiles of the Commissioners, etc. and links to the homepages of the various Directorates General for details of current policy issues etc.
The European Commission Representation in the United Kingdom site gives details of forthcoming EU events in Britain, UK sources of information etc.
The Council of the European Union Multilingual site with general information on the function and working methods of the Council etc. as well as a newsroom with detailed press releases for each Council meeting. Links to the Website of the Presidency in office.
The European Parliament Multilingual site giving an overview of the EP and its activities, along with the latest news, links to reference material etc.
CORDIS Community Research & Development Information Service with comprehensive information on European R&D policies and programmes, latest R&D news and details of events throughout Europe. Also features a map-based search to help identify funding opportunities, projects, partners and results.
Eur-Lex Eur-lex - a new service on Europa offering direct access to European law (recent Official Journals, Commission documents, and existing legislation).
Citizens First A European Commission programme which aims to provide people throughout the EU with tailor-made information about their rights and opportunities within the European Union and its Single Market. Their Dialogue with Citizens and Business was launched in June 1998 during the UK Presidency.
UK Trade and Investment Advice and information from the government network that helps UK companies trade internationally.