The EU has a central contact service as well as a range of centres across the EU that provide information, services and support to the public.
Locate EU centres near you and find out about their services by using the drop-down menus on the map below. You can select EU centres
- by geographical location: click on the ‘geolocalise me’ button to display all the EU centres near your current location
- by country: filter by country and region to find an EU centre
- by centre: choose to display one or several EU centres on the map
- by topic: select a specific topic to find the EU centre(s) best suited to answer your query.
Click on an EU centre on the map (marked with coloured dots) for contact details and more information about its services.
The 'European Union around me' map
Find out which centre can help you
Some EU centres provide general information about the EU, others offer specialised advice and services on different EU programmes and issues. Find out which centre is best suited to answer your query by browsing through the categories below.
General information about the EU
EUROPE DIRECT centres bring the European Union closer to people on the ground. The centres can answer your questions about the EU. They engage with citizens and stakeholders so they feel more involved in the European project.
Advice and support on specific EU funds, policies and programmes
- Creative Europe Desks help the European audiovisual, cultural and creative sectors to access funding.
- Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs local contact points provide information and help to entrepreneurs who are interested in taking part in this cross-border business exchange programme.
- European Documentation Centres support education and research on EU integration. They provide a selection of documents on European affairs and encourage the academic community to engage in the current state of affairs in the EU and the debate on the future of the EU.
- The European Migration Network brings together migration and asylum experts who provide objective, comparable policy-relevant information and knowledge on emerging issues relating to asylum and migration in Europe.
- National Contact Points for Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values provide support and guidance on the new Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme.
- National Contact Points for European Citizens’ Initiatives provide information and assistance to (potential) organisers of European Citizens’ Initiatives. Their service is free of charge.
- The National Contact Points for Horizon Europe offer guidance, practical information and assistance on the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation.
- The National Focal Points provide advice and support local entities who take part in the EU Health Programme across countries.
Guidance, help and mediation for consumers and businesses
- The Enterprise Europe Network provides free services that help businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized businesses with international ambitions.
- The European Consumer Centres Network explains consumer rights and can help settle disputes with sellers based in another EU country.
- The Financial Dispute Resolution Network helps consumers settle complaints in the area of financial services out of court.
- The SOLVIT network helps EU citizens and businesses enforce their rights linked to living, working or operating in another EU country.
Career development, cross-border mobility of workers and students
- The Erasmus+ National Agencies provide information and support on the Erasmus+ programme.
- Euraxess supports researcher mobility and career development.
- EURES is a European cooperation network of employment services, designed to facilitate the free movement of workers.
- Eurodesk raises awareness on European opportunities for young people.
- The Euroguidance network promotes competence development and international learning mobility.
- The National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union assist citizens in the recognition of diplomas and periods of study undertaken in other countries.
- National Europass Centres are the first point of contact for any person or organisation interested in using or learning more about Europass, the European tool to manage your learning and career.
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