UAlg's European Documentation Center
The European Documentation Centre of the University of Algarve (EDC-UAlg) is a Centre for the dissemination of European Union (EU) documentation and information, created in 1995 through a protocol signed with the European Commission, and is part of the network of Portuguese EDCs.
Its main goal is to support the University in promoting and developing studies and research in European Community matters and promoting dissemination on the policies of the European Union. It has a collection of publications on the European Union that can be borrowed by users.
Every year the EDC organizes several activities related to EU information: lectures, seminars, open courses, exhibitions, book presentations and participates in joint initiatives with other European bodies.
The EDC is located on the ground floor in Gambelas’ Campus Library and has the same opening hours.
The EDC provides periodical or monographic publications, as well as electronic documents, produced by the Publications Office of the European Union and some national and international organizations.
Since 2005, the EU has progressively favored the publication of content in digital format, a more environmentally friendly and agile option for dissemination purposes.
Visit: https://op.europa.eu/pt/home
Publications Office of the European Union
Central point of access to EU publications, data, research results, procurement notices, EU law and other official information.
- Europeana
Discover European cultural heritage material - artworks, books, music, videos and much more. It gives digital access to millions of items from institutions across Europe.
- Eurostat database
Eurostat provides high-quality statistics and data on Europe dating back to the 1950s.
- Economic Databases
A variety of databases dealing with EU economic information, including indicators, indexes, and surveys.
- EUR-Lex – EU Treaties and Official Journal
Online gateway to EU law. It provides the official and most comprehensive access to EU legal documents dating back to the beginning of the European Union.
- DORIE
DOcumentation et Recherche of Institutions EU - database providing access to the collection of documents put together by the Secretariat-General responsible for institutional issues. DORIE goes from 1946 until nowadays.
- IATE (Interactive Terminology for Europe)
EU's terminology management system. Covers also historical terminology.
EU libraries and Archives
Libraries of the EU institutions - historical and contemporary material on European history
- Find-eR
The catalogue of the European Commission libraries connects you to data, information and research on EU integration and policies, law, economics, politics, international relations and more.
- European Parliament Library - EP Library
- EUREKA - Council Library
- Library Court of Justice of the European Union
- ECA Library – European Court of Auditors Discovery Library
- Documentation centre of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR)
- European Economic and Social Committee Information Centre
- European University Institute Library - EUI Library
The European University Institute, founded in 1972, is the leading institute in Europe dedicated to social sciences and humanities, including the history of Europe. It offers a variety of databases and information sources.
- Cadmus - The European University Institute research repository
- Historical archives of the EU institutions
Hold public documents that record decisions and findings that helped shape the EU. This website provides a complete list of these historical archives.
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European Union
In terms of administration the EU develops its activity through 7 institutions, 8 EU bodies and over 30 decentralised agencies spread across the EU. They work together to address the common interests of the EU and European people.
There are a further 20 EU agencies and organisations which carry out specific legal functions and 4 interinstitutional services which support the institutions.
Main European Institutions
European Parliament
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European Commission
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European Council
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Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
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- DiscoverEU
- EU Youth Dialogue
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- EUCarreers - European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
- EURES (EURopean Employment Services)
- YouthWiki - Europe's Encyclopedia of National Youth Policies
- Cordis (EU research and innovation results)
- Erpa - European Research Papers Archive
- European Research Council (European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. It funds creative researchers of any nationality and age, to run projects based across Europe)
- European Research Executive Agency (funding body for research and innovation. It manages EU research grants)
- Funding and tenders
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- Joint Research Centre
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (The European Union’s reference programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training)
- Agência Nacional para a Qualificação e o Ensino Profissional - European Qualifications Framework – National Coordination Points - ANQEP – EQF – NCP (Couselling and coordination about qualifications and certification paths)
- CEDEFFOP - Is one of the EU’s decentralised agencies, based in Greece since 1995, Cedefop supports the promotion, development and implementation of the Union policy in the field of vocational education and training (VET) as well as skills, qualifications and knowledge, including research-based conclusions policies.
- ENIC-NARIC Networks - recognition of academic qualifications in the European Union and partner countries
- Erasmus+ - EU programme for education, training, youth and sport
- Learning corner
- Citizens’ Engagement Platform
- Companies and Businesses - Services, information and support for entrepreneurs, investors and workers in the European Union.
- E-Justice - European Justice Portal
- Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion
- Enterprise Europe Network - Support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the opportunities in the European Union.
- Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - Cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other participating countries.
- EUCareers - European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)
- EURES (EURopean Employment Services) - Facilitate the free movement of workers within the European Economic Area
- Eurobarometer (and here) – Public opinion in the European Union
- European Funding in PT More info: https://portaldosfundoseuropeus.pt/
- European Ombudsman - Works to promote good administration at EU level, investigates complaints about maladministration by EU institutions and bodies, and broader systemic issues.
- Funding and tenders
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)
- Your Europe (Questions on your rights and obligations in the EU; Your Europe guides you to the most relevant EU and national websites for citizens and businesses.
- YourEURights - Consumer safety and consumer rights.
EU in Portugal
- European Comission Representation in Portugal
Including page for Europe Direct and European Documentation Centres (CDE)
- European Parliament Liaison Office in Portugal
- European Maritime Safety Agency
- European Union Drugs Agency
- Other institutions and bodies
- Central contact service
- European Networks (includes EuropeDirect and Documentation centres)
- EU local councillors network
- European Climate Pact Ambassadors
- European Commission Visitors' Centre
