Welcome
Europe Information Gateway
A clear starting point for navigating Europe’s public information systems. This site exists to help you understand how things are organised before you need to use them.
Why this gateway exists
Europe relies on a wide range of identifiers, registries, and procedures. Some are national, others operate at a European level.
These systems are legitimate and necessary, but information about them is fragmented and often difficult to read. Europe Information Gateway exists to provide orientation — not answers.
It does not operate registries, issue decisions, or replace official sources. It explains how the landscape is structured so you can recognise what you are dealing with.
What EIG does
- Explains Europe’s public information systems in plain language.
- Shows how systems connect — and where they do not.
- Links to independent and official sources for further reading.
What EIG does not do
- No validation, approvals, or legal determinations.
- No personalised advice or outcomes.
- No commercial influence.