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European Governments Links Page
These are the main governmental sites for each country, which usually include the sites for the Head of State, the Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sometimes a portal site for the national civil service.
Austria
The official website of the Austrian President (http://www.hofburg.at)
gives an overview of the responsibilities and the role of the President in the
Austrian political system, and provides information on the President himself and
his public appearances and transcripts of speeches he has made.
Site in German and English.
The site of the Austrian Government and Federal Chancellery (http://www.austria.gv.at)
introduces the Chancellor and his Government and provides links to the sites
maintained by each of the Austrian Ministries.
It also provides general background information on Austria (population, history,
etc.), with special emphasis on its political system, and a special section on
Europe.
Lastly, the site provides a news service, recounting the latest developments in
Austrian political and cultural life.
Site in German and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.bmaa.gv.at)
also provides general information on Austria.
Besides introducing the Ministry, the site offers a press and information
service, supported by a photographic archive. There are in-depth explanations of
the main elements of Austrian foreign policy, in particular with regard to the
European Union. Lastly, the site contains a large volume of practical
information for Austrian nationals wishing to travel abroad, such as contact
details for Austrian embassies and consulates.
Site in German and English.
The Austrian civil service website (http://www.help.gv.at)
serves as a portal site for all branches of the civil service and other public
bodies in Austria. It provides practical information for the Austrian public,
ranging from labour laws to advice for tourists.
Site in German only.
Belgium
The official website of the Belgian Government (http://www.belgium.fgov.be)
provides general information on Belgium and its population.
It also introduces the monarchy and the Government, for which it serves as a
portal site, and houses a database of press releases. There are special sections
on the euro and the European Union.
Site in French, Dutch, German and English.
The Prime Minister's site (http://www.premier.fgov.be)
contains links which visitors can use to download the Government's annual
statement of policy, as well as transcripts of speeches made by the Prime
Minister. There is also personal information on the Prime Minister, his Office
and the various departments responsible to him.
Site in French, Dutch and German.
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Trade and International Cooperation (http://www.diplobel.fgov.be)
outlines the powers held by this Ministry.
A "News" section allows access to press releases issued by the
Ministry. The site also sets out the guiding principles of Belgian foreign
policy - including a special section on the European Union - and of policy on
foreign trade and development co-operation.
Another feature is a practical advice service both for foreigners resident in
Belgium and for Belgian expatriates.
Site in French, Dutch and English.
Denmark
Danmark.dk (http://www.danmark.dk)
is the portal site for all Danish public sector websites. Designed for the
Danish public, it provides practical information for all types of situations
associated with work, social security, marital status, etc.
The site is organised by subject area, and equipped with an alphabetical index
and a search facility to aid navigation. A "News" section keeps users
up to date on the latest Danish legislation.
The site also points users towards the relevant departments for a given subject,
and provides links to the corresponding websites.
Site in Danish only.
The official website of the Danish Monarchy (http://www.kongehuset.dk)
features a history of the Danish monarchy, an introduction to the royal palaces,
a schedule of the Queen's engagements, and press releases issued by the
monarchy.
Site in Danish only.
The Prime Minister's site (http://www.stm.dk)
contains a portal page with links to all the Danish Ministries. It also offers
an overview of the Prime Minister's Office, personal details on the Prime
Minister, transcripts of speeches he has given and his schedule, as well as
press releases issued by his Office.
Site in Danish and, partly, in English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://www.um.dk)
provides very detailed background information on Denmark. The main aspects of
Danish foreign policy are also reviewed (including a special section on the
European Union). The site also describes the structure of the Ministry itself,
and contains press releases and contact details for Danish diplomatic missions
abroad.
Site in Danish and for the most part also in English, French and German.
Finland
The site of the President of the Republic of Finland (http://www.tpk.fi)
explains the duties of the President and offers a brief history of the
Presidency. The site also contains a catalogue of the visits of the incumbent
President abroad and in Finland, his speeches and interviews , as well as a
virtual tour of Mäntyniemi, the Presidential Palace.
This information is provided in Finnish, Swedish and English.
The site of the Finnish Council of State (Valtioneuvosto) (http://www.vn.fi)
is the portal site of the Finnish government. Its sub-site covers the Prime
Minister's Office (http://www.vn.fi) and includes
press releases and the Prime Minister's speeches. It provides links to the web
sites of the ministries, the President of the Republic and the Finnish
Parliament (Eduskunta). It also offers an overview of Finnish history as well as
some basic information on Finland's political system. A separate section is
devoted to European Union affairs. A search facility is included.
This information is provided in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Virtual Finland (http://virtual.finland.fi)
is a multimedia guide to Finland maintained by the Department for Press and
Cultural Affairs of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (http://virtual.finland.fi/ministry/forminsuo.html).
In addition to the home page of the ministry itself, it contains a
"Newsroom" section ('diplomatic diary', ministry press releases, daily
news, weekly summaries on arts and sports), and a wide range of information
about the country, with links to other appropriate Finnish sites. The
"Society and Institutions" section can be considered as a portal site
to every aspect of public life in Finland.
This information is provided in Finnish, Swedish and English; a large part of
it is also available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
France
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' site (http://www.france.diplomatie.fr)
contains the broad lines of French foreign policy and current developments. A
documentary database contains all French foreign policy statements since 1990.
It is also possible to consult diplomatic archives on-line. Separate sections
deal with France's policy in Europe and development cooperation. The site also
contains practical information for foreigners who wish to come to France and for
French nationals residing abroad. Finally, a separate section is devoted to
promoting French culture.
The information provided is in French, but some documents are available in
English, German and Spanish.
The site of the President of the Republic (http://www.elysee.fr)
explains the role of the President and contains speeches by the President and
his agenda. Emphasis is given to both foreign and European policy and to the
affairs of the French-speaking world.
The information provided is in French, but some documents are available in
English, German and Spanish.
The Prime Minister's site (http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr)
covers the day-to-day work of the Prime Minister and other members of the
government and contains sections dealing with subjects of current French
interest.
The information provided is in French, but some documents are available in
English, German and Spanish.
The Sites Publics page (Government sites) (http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/infopra/sitespublics.html)
provides access to the sites of all French government departments and
institutions.
This page exists in French only.
Sources d'Europe (European information sources) (http://www.info-europe.fr)
is a site set up by the French government and the European Union to provide
information on Europe. The site contains general information on the European
Union, news in brief and press releases on European affairs.
This site exists in French only.
Service-Public (http://www.service-public.fr)
is the on-line guide to the French civil service for the French public.
The site provides a practical guide to rights and procedures for citizens in the
form of subject-based factsheets. Each sheet looks at the various situations in
which individuals might find themselves, explains the steps to be taken,
provides links to further information and finally contains a question and answer
section.
A similar service exists for businesses and the professions.
All administrative forms can be downloaded.
There is also a legislative database containing the main French and European
legislation and a library of public reports.
The site contains a directory of local, national and international public-sector
websites and a directory of local authority services.
Finally the site gives users the possibility of obtaining answers to questions
either from the very rich "Frequently-asked questions" section or by
e-mailing the department concerned direct.
A search engine is available to the public.
Only in French, but a detailed presentation of the site exists in English.
Germany
The official website of the German President (http://www.bundespraesident.de)
provides biographical details on the current President as well as giving access
to his schedule and transcripts of speeches he has made.
Visitors to the site can also make a virtual tour of the Bellevue castle (the
President's official residence in Berlin) and Hammerschmidt Villa (his official
residence in Bonn).
Site in German only (although speech transcripts also available in English,
French and Spanish).
The German Government website (http://www.bundesregierung.de)
provides a wealth of detailed information on Germany (history, population,
economy, etc.) and the various policies being pursued by the Government. It also
includes a substantial section on European affairs.
In the press section, users are given an overview of the Government's schedule
and access to press releases from the last few years.
This site also serves as a portal site for the Government as a whole, as it
contains links to the websites of the Chancellor and all the Ministries.
Site in German, English, French and Spanish.
The Chancellor's website (http://www.bundeskanzler.de)
gives visitors a closer insight into the institutional role of the Federal
Chancellery in the German Government. It also provides personal information on
the Chancellor and the main planks of his political programme.
Site in German, English, French and Spanish.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de)
features a large public information section, containing all the press releases
issued by the Ministry and transcripts of all speeches made by the Minister.
The key issues in German foreign policy are explained, and there is a special a
section focussing on European affairs.
The site also provides practical information for Germans wishing to travel or
settle abroad.
Site in German only (although information can be obtained in English, French,
Spanish, Finnish, Russian, Japanese and Arabic).
Greece
The official website of the Greek Government (http://www.government.gr)
posts transcripts of speeches and statements made by the Prime Minister,
together with biographical details on each member of the Government.
Users can consult extensive descriptions of the basic policies of the Greek
Government as regards the economy, infrastructure, quality of life, social
policy and foreign affairs. There is also a special section on the euro.
Site in Greek only.
The Prime Minister's site (http://www.primeminister.gr)
contains a description of the functions carried out by the members of his
Office, and also makes available transcripts of speeches by and interviews with
the Prime Minister.
There is also a portal page for all the Greek ministries.
Site in Greek and for the most part also in English
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.gr)
offers very detailed background information on Greece, ranging from the text of
the Greek constitution to practical information for tourists. It also contains
contact details for all the Greek embassies and consulates abroad, and for
foreign representations in Greece. There is a special section for Greek
expatriates.
Users can also follow current affairs in Greece online by consulting official
press releases or using the link to the main national media.
Lastly, the site presents the key issues in Greek foreign policy, including a
special section on the European Union.
Site in English and, partly, in Greek.
Ireland
The official website of the Irish Government (http://www.irlgov.ie)
acts as a portal site for all Irish public sector sites. Visitors can navigate
the site using its search facility or the two indexes (alphabetical and
"functional"). A "Frequently Asked Questions" section is a
further aid to navigation.
Besides serving as a guide to other sites, the site itself provides general
information on Ireland via "fact sheets" (on subjects such as history,
population, economy, politics, culture, etc).
Site in English and Gaelic.
The President of Ireland's site (http://www.irlgov.ie/aras)
provides personal information on the current President and describes her role in
the Irish political system. Transcripts of all the speeches made by the
President and her schedule of engagements are also available for online
consultation.
Site in English and Gaelic.
The site of the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) (http://www.irlgov.ie/taoiseach)
introduces the Irish Government and the Department of the Taoiseach. Visitors
can also consult press releases and transcripts of speeches made by the
Taoiseach.
Site in English and Gaelic.
The Department of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.irlgov.ie/iveagh)
lays out the salient elements of Irish foreign policy, and features special
sections on key issues such as Northern Ireland and relations with the United
Kingdom, and on the European Union.
A major section entitled "Information" contains fact sheets on
Ireland, press releases and transcripts of speeches made by the Foreign
Minister. The site also provides practical information for foreigners intending
to visit Ireland and Irish nationals travelling abroad (including the addresses
of Irish embassies and consulates). A "Frequently Asked Questions"
section rounds off the site.
Site in English only.
Italy
The official website of the Italian Prime Minister (http://palazzochigi.it)
sets out in full the ongoing work programme of the Italian Government and the
activities of the Prime Minister.
The site is centred around a database called "Online Services", which
contains the Prime Minister's schedule, interviews with him, transcripts of his
speeches, press releases, and legislative proposals and other measures adopted
by the Government.
These are supplemented by a special section for users seeking more in-depth
information on the main issues of the day.
Lastly, the Prime Minister's site provides links to a number of sites on various
political subjects, one of which deals with Italy's European policy.
Site in Italian only.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.esteri.it)
provides detailed information on the Ministry, including an organisation chart
and an in-depth description of the Farnesina Palace.
Current affairs on the international scene can be followed via press releases
and transcripts of speeches made by the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs,
whose activities are organised by policy area.
There is also an extensive advice service offering practical information to
foreign nationals resident in Italy and Italian expatriates.
Site in Italian and for the most part also in English.
Luxembourg
The official website of the Luxembourg Government (http://www.gouvernement.lu)
provides general information on the Grand Duchy (its geography, history,
population, language, culture, etc.). Users can also find a description of the
current Government, with information on its members, structure, working
procedures and political programme.
There is also a link to a page containing personal information on the Prime
Minister and the departments of his Office.
The site also comprises an extensive news and information section where users
can find Government press releases from the last few years and information on
certain issues of current interest.
Site in French and in English.
The site for Government ministries and departments in
Luxembourg (http://www.etat.lu) serves as a
portal site for all Luxembourg public sector sites.
Site in French only.
The Netherlands
The official website of the Dutch Monarchy (http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl)
) offers a description of the royal family and the royal palaces; as well as
setting out the institutional role of the Head of State in the Netherlands.
Site in Dutch, German, English and French.
Postbus 51 (http://www.postbus51.nl)
is an online information service for the public in the Netherlands and also
serves as the portal site for all Dutch public sector sites.
As such it provides access to the websites of all the Government departments and
local authorities in the Netherlands. It also features a special section listing
various sources of information on the European Union.
Site in Dutch only.
Overheid.nl (http://www.overheid.nl)
is the portal site for the Government of the Netherlands, structured by subject
and organisational entity. A search facility enables users to access information
directly.
Site in Dutch only.
The website of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of General
Affairs which he heads (http://www.minaz.nl)
gives a biography and a description of the activities of the current Prime
Minister and the Government. In addition there is a detailed presentation of the
way in which they work together. The site also provides the full text of the
Government's political programme and the Prime Minister's inaugural policy
statement. All the Prime Minister's speeches are available (under
"News"). The site also provides information about the organisation and
the role and powers of the Ministry of General Affairs.
The information is in Dutch and English.
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.minbuza.nl)
offers a general description of the Netherlands, together with practical
information for foreign nationals intending to travel or live in the country. It
also provides a press review service covering current affairs in the
Netherlands.
The key issues in Dutch foreign policy are also explained and priorities for the
current year identified. A special section is included on the European Union.
Users can also download material from the diplomatic archives of the
Netherlands.
Site in English and Dutch.
Portugal
The official website of the President of Portugal (http://www.presidenciarepublica.pt)
features a general account of Portugal, focussing in particular on its political
system. The role of the President is described in detail, and there is a special
section on the official residence of the President, Belem Palace.
The site also provides biographical details on the current President, his
schedule and a resource centre containing transcripts of all his speeches.
Site in Portuguese and for the most part also in English.
The Prime Minister's site (http://www.primeiro-ministro.gov.pt)
introduces the Prime Minister and his Government. It also provides an overview
of the Government's political programme and transcripts of speeches made by the
Prime Minister.
Site in Portuguese and for the most part also in English.
The website of the President of the Council of Ministers (http://www.pcm.gov.pt)
is the portal site for the Portuguese Government. Besides introducing the
Government and its members, and issuing weekly reports on the work of the
Council of Ministers, this site has links to the sites of all the Portuguese
ministries.
Site in Portuguese only.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.min-nestrangeiros.pt)
features a general overview of Portugal, including the ministerial departments
and the Minister himself.
The key issues in Portuguese foreign policy are presented by subject, including,
notably, a major section on Portugal's European policy.
The site is also a source of practical information for foreign nationals
resident in Portugal and Portuguese expatriates, such as, in particular, the
contact addresses of Portuguese embassies and consulates throughout the world,
and of foreign diplomatic missions in Portugal. A special site designed for
Portuguese communities abroad supplements these services.
Site in Portuguese and for the most part also in English.
INFOCID (http://www.infocid.pt)
is a general database managed by the State Secretariat for Administrative
Modernisation and supplied with information by all departments of the Portuguese
civil service. It essentially contains practical information for the Portuguese
public and Portuguese businesses.
INFOCID also serves as a portal site for Portuguese public sector sites.
Site mainly in Portuguese, with some explanations in English
Spain
The official website of the Spanish Monarchy (http://www.casareal.es)
explains the institutional role of the monarchy in Spain, and contains
information on the royal family and the royal palaces.
Site in Spanish only.
The State Secretariat for Communication website (http://www.la-moncloa.es)
serves as a portal site for all the Spanish Government sites, as well as those
of the various autonomous regions in Spain.
Government press releases can also be accessed from this site, as well as a
daily review of the Spanish national press.
En espagnol uniquement.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mae.es)
explains the basic principles of Spanish foreign policy, especially as regards
the United Nations and Latin America.
There is also a special section on the European Union. Users can also access
press releases issued by the Ministry and a daily review of the Spanish press.
Practical information is also available for Spanish nationals wishing to travel
abroad.
Site in Spanish only.
The Ministry of Public Administration website (http://www.map.es/internet/indice.htm)
includes a portal page with links to all Spanish public sector sites and those
of the international organisations.
Site in Spanish only.
Sweden
The "SverigeDirekt" site (http://www.sverigedirekt.riksdagen.se)
serves as the portal site for all Swedish public sector sites, from government
departments to local authorities. Designed for the Swedish public, it provides
practical information for all types of situations associated with work, social
security, marital status, etc.
The site is organised by subject area, and equipped with an alphabetical index
and a search facility to aid navigation. A "News" section keeps users
up to date on the latest Swedish legislation.
The site also points users towards the relevant departments for a given subject,
and provides links to the corresponding websites. One page of the site is
devoted entirely to sources of information on the European Union.
Site in Swedish only, with one page of information in English.
The official website of the Swedish Monarchy (http://www.royalcourt.se)
explains the role of the monarch in the Swedish political system, and offers
historical background information on the monarchy and an insight into its
internal procedures. The site also introduces the royal family in person and the
royal palaces.
Site in Swedish and English.
The Swedish Government website (http://www.regeringen.se)
features information on each member of the Government (biographies, speeches,
schedules, etc.) and provides hyperlinks to their respective ministries; as
such, it functions as a portal site.
Users can consult all the Government press releases in a "Press and
information" section and even subscribe to a free newsletter.
The site also houses a database of Swedish laws and an alphabetical subject
index from which users are directed via hyperlinks to the relevant government
department.
Site in Swedish only, with a page of information in English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://www.ud.se)
gives an overview of the ministry itself, as well as the contact details of
Swedish diplomatic missions abroad.
The key issues in Swedish foreign policy are also explained, in particular the
Nordic cooperation policy, and policy in respect of the United Nations and the
European Union. Users can also download press releases, speeches, articles and
publications on these issues from the site's database.
Finally, the site provides links to many other sites featuring Sweden.
Site in Swedish and English, and partly in French, German and Spanish.
United Kingdom
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (UK foreign ministry) (http://www.fco.gov.uk)
operates a real time news and information service on all aspects of UK foreign
policy, including speeches, transcripts, press releases and newspaper articles.
Daily digests are available for the previous 30 days and the site has a fully
searchable database. A number of "micro-sites" explain key foreign
policy issues in more detail. Users can download papers in the 'Focus
International' series for an accurate and balanced view on topics of current
international interest. "Spotlight Britain" covers developments in UK
domestic policy. The site also includes travel advice for more than 140
countries, and information on UK immigration and visa policy. Users can "personalise"
the home page and request e-mail "alert" messages for breaking news
stories or updates to country travel advice.
English only.
"Number 10 Downing Street" (http://www.number-10.gov.uk)
is the site of the British Prime Minister. It offers an overview of UK domestic
and foreign policy. There is a lively online discussion forum and further
interactive features for the citizen are planned. There is a virtual tour of the
building and biographies of previous British Prime Ministers' can be downloaded.
English only.
"The British Monarchy" (http://www.royal.gov.uk)
is the official web site of the Royal Family describing the history of the
British monarchy, and its role in society today. A monthly online magazine,
"Royal Insight", has news and features on the life and work of the
Royal Family, and answers questions from Internet users.
English only.
CCTA Government Information service (http://www.open.gov.uk)
is the UK government portal site which links to web sites on every aspect of
public life in Britain, from central government departments to local councils
and non-governmental organisations. A search facility includes content from all
recognised public sector sites.
English only.
Non European Union Government Links
The official website of the Albanian President
(http://president.gov.al) provides a
biography of the incumbent President, an explanation of his role in the Albanian
political system, transcripts of speeches he has made, and press releases issued
by his Office.
Site in Albanian and English.
The Ministry of Information website (http://mininf.gov.al)
contains a biography of each member of the Government. The site also contains
transcripts of the Prime Minister's speeches and all official press releases,
and features an online daily news service.
Site in Albanian and English.
The official website of the Principality of Andorra (http://www.andorra.ad),
managed by the national information technology centre, provides access to all of
Andorra's public sector websites. The Government homepage describes the
composition of the Andorra administration, and offers links to the different
Ministries, as well as transcripts of speeches made by the Head of Government in
international forums.
Site in Catalan, French, Spanish and English.
The official website of the President (http://www.president.gov.by)
serves as a portal for all the Belarusian public sector sites. Its principal
features are a presentation of the President (biography, personal schedule,
speeches, press releases, etc.) and an explanation of the Belarusian political
institutions. There are FAQ sections on several important political issues.
There is a special section on relations with Russia. The site is rounded off by
an extensive profile of the country itself with statistical information.
Site in Russian and English.
General information on Belarus can also be found on the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://www.mfa.gov.by).
Other notable features of this site include a profile of the Minister, a brief
overview of the foreign policy of Belarus and contact details for Belarusian
diplomatic missions abroad and foreign legations in Minsk.
Site in Russian and English.
As of 1 March 2000, the only official Government website in
Bosnia-Herzegovina was that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mvp.gov.ba).
The content on this site was, at that date, limited to a biography of the
incumbent Minister and links to the homepages of the main organs of the Bosnian
press and those of certain international organisations. According to the site,
further pages are under construction.
Site in Serbo-Croat and English.
The official Government website (http://www.government.bg)
provides general background information on Bulgaria (geography, history,
economy, etc.). Users can also call up transcripts of speeches by the Prime
Minister and members of the Government, together with a biography of each, and a
detailed exposition of their political programme. Various public information
documents can also be downloaded, in particular Bulgaria's strategy for
accession to the European Union. A portal allows users to go directly to the
site of each Ministry. A weekly news service keeps visitors up to speed on
national news. The site also has a search facility.
Site in Bulgarian and English.
The official Government website (http://www.vlada.hr)
offers a detailed description of the Croatian political institutions and civil
service, accompanied by biographical profiles of each member of Government. A
range of general information documents can also be accessed from the site, in
particular the text of the Croatian constitution and the Government's political
programme. The site also features a database containing press releases, accounts
of cabinet meetings and a weekly news bulletin. A monthly newsletter is also
published on the site.
Site in Croatian and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mvp.hr)
features biographical accounts of the Minister and the members of his team,
together with a database of press releases and speeches and an organisation
chart detailing the structure of the Ministry. An overview of Croatian foreign
policy is provided, including a special section on the European Union. The site
also makes available contact details for Croatian embassies abroad and foreign
diplomatic missions in Zagreb, as well as practical information of a consular
nature. There is also general background information on Croatia.
Site in Croatian and English.
The official website of the Cyprus Government (http://www.pio.gov.cy)
provides general background information on the country and its institutions.
There are also biographies of the President and the members of his Government. A
large part of the site concentrates on the issues raised by the partition of the
island. Cyprus' relations with other countries are given extensive treatment,
including a special section on the European Union. A daily news service provides
visitors with information on current events in Cyprus. There is also a search
facility.
Site in Greek and English.
The national information service (http://www.siscr.cz)
is designed to be a portal for accessing all Czech sites in the public domain.
Site in Czech only.
The Government site (http://www.vlada.cz)
features in-depth expositions on the role, political programme and activities of
the Prime Minister and the members of the Government. Besides general background
texts, the site houses a database containing legislation, press releases, speech
transcripts and briefing notes. There is particular emphasis on membership of
NATO and the accession negotiations with the European Union. Browsing is
simplified by the provision of a search engine.
Site in Czech only (English version under construction).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://www.czech.cz)
features an in-depth description of the country (history, population, economy,
etc.). It provides tourists and investors with a wealth of useful information
and also includes a search facility.
Site in English only.
The official Government website (http://www.riik.ee)
serves as a portal for all Estonian public sector websites. Highlights of the
Government page include profiles of each member of the Government, a description
of its political programme, a weekly news bulletin and a virtual press room.
The site also enables users to keep up to date with the key issues in Estonian
economic and foreign policy (http://www.vm.ee).
There is an extensive section on the country's relations with the European
Union.
Site in Estonian, Russian and English: some pages also available in Finnish,
Swedish, German and French.
The official Government website (http://www.meh.hu)
serves as a portal for all the Hungarian Ministries. It provides background
information on the members of the Government (in biographical form), as well as
accounts of cabinet meetings and the political programme of the Government.
Members of the public can also consult transcripts of speeches made by the Prime
Minister and his diary. All the Hungarian Government sites are equipped with
search facilities.
Site in Hungarian and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.gov.hu)
offers users the chance to read speeches and official statements made by the
Minister. There are also special sections on the European Union, NATO and the
UN. Hungary's bilateral relations with a whole range of countries are also
covered. In the "Current Issues" section, the international press can
find information on the important political questions of the day. Users can also
find contact details for Hungarian embassies and consular information.
Site in Hungarian and English.
The official Government website (http://www.stjr.is)
serves as a portal for the different Icelandic Ministries. It also sets out the
Government's political programme.
Site in Icelandic and, partly, in English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.is)
offers general background information on Iceland, with the emphasis on culture.
It also supplies practical information for investors and tourists, as well as
contact details for Iceland's embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic missions
in Reykjavik. There is also a general explanation of Icelandic foreign policy.
Site in Icelandic and, partly, in English.
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.mfa.gov.lv)
contains a portal to all Latvian public sector sites. The site features a
"News" section containing speeches and press releases. A weekly news
bulletin called "Current Latvia" is also available online. The key
issues in Latvian foreign policy are presented by subject, with accession to the
European Union and membership of NATO among the most important topics. The
public can also find contact details for Latvian embassies abroad and foreign
diplomatic missions in Riga, as well as consular information. General background
information on Latvia can also be found on the site.
Site in Latvian, Russian, French, English and German.
FirstLink (http://www.firstlink.li)
is the official website of the Principality of Liechtenstein. It features a
general profile of the Royal Family and a brief chronological history of the
country. All the various political figures in the Principality (Head of State,
Prime Minister, members of the Government and Parliament, etc.) are presented
and their role in the national political system explained. There is a special
section on European Union programmes in which Liechtenstein has participated
since its accession to the European Economic Area. The site can be browsed using
an alphabetical index and a search facility.
Site in German and English.
The official Government website (http://www.lrvk.lt)
provides profiles of the members of Government, and links to their respective
Ministries. It also offers visitors the chance to consult the political
programme of the Government, and the text of Government resolutions.
Site in Lithuanian and English.
The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.urm.lt)
provides a general overview of Lithuania. A weekly news bulletin, "Newsfile
Lithuania", enables visitors to keep up to date with the latest events in
Lithuanian public life. The site also sets out the fundamental principles of
Lithuanian foreign policy, focussing on certain key areas (with the two salient
issues clearly being accession to the European Union and membership of NATO),
together with an overview of the economic situation. A quarterly journal
published by the Ministry (the Lithuania Foreign Policy Review) is also
available online. Other information of interest to users includes contact
details for Lithuanian embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic missions in
Vilnius, and consular information. The site is equipped with a search facility.
Site in Lithuanian and English.
The official Government website (http://www.gov.mk)
features profiles of the members of the Government and contact details for each
Ministry.
Site in Macedonian and English.
The website of the Ministry of Information (http://www.sinf.gov.mk)
serves as the portal for all Macedonian Government websites. It also provides
information on the Government members and transcripts of public statements they
have made. The site also houses a database containing all Government press
releases from July 1997 onwards.
Site in Macedonian and English.
The official Government website (http://www.magnet.mt)
offers general background information on the islands and their political system.
Visitors will also find biographical profiles of the members of Government. A
series of hyperlinks provide direct access to the homepage of each Ministry.
Official publications and transcripts of Ministers' speeches have also been
placed on the site for public perusal. The site also contains a wealth of useful
information for tourists.
Site in English only.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.foreign.gov.mt)
provides a biographical profile of the Minister and transcripts of his speeches.
The site is based around a section on the accession negotiations with the
European Union. There is also a virtual press room, equipped with a database of
archive material. The site is rounded off with contact details for Maltese
embassies.
Site in English only.
The official website of Moldova (http://www.moldova.md)
offers general background information on the country (geography, population,
economy, etc.) and allows access to all public sector sites in Moldova. The
Government homepage centres around a description of the incumbent Government's
political programme (one of Moldova's principal foreign policy objectives being
to join the European Union in the near future). The site also features a section
on the deregulation of the economy and a database (MoldLex) containing
all national legislation and case law since 1989.
Site in Romanian, Russian and English.
The official web site of the Principality of Monaco (http://www.gouv.mc)
gives a brief history of the Rock from its origins to the present day and
describes its geographical location. The Principality's political and
institutional system is described in detail. One heading deals with the economy
and its main industries, which include financial services and business travel.
Specific sections deal with various aspects of government policy, including
international relations (with emphasis placed on Monaco's entry as a member
state of the United Nations in 1993), education and development. Monaco's tax
system is presented in detail, as are the conditions for staying in Monaco and
establishing a residence there. Lastly, a section is devoted specifically to
current events in the Principality.
Information is provided in French and English.
ODIN (http://odin.dep.no) is
the official website of Norway and, at the same time, a portal for access to all
Norwegian public sector sites. Visitors interested in Norwegian current affairs
can keep up to date by consulting the site's daily news bulletin, which is
supplemented with press releases and a range of different publications. The
country itself is profiled in great depth, with a wealth of practical
information specifically tailored for both tourists and investors. The contact
details for Norwegian embassies can also be found on this site. All the
Norwegian political and legal institutions are presented in great detail.
Site in Norwegian, English, German and French.
The official website of Poland (http://www.poland.pl)
serves as a national portal allowing users access to information on subjects
such as the environment, the media, the State, culture, etc. Site navigation is
facilitated by a search function.
Site in Polish and English.
The Government site (http://www.kprm.gov.pl)
sets out the political programme of the Government, together with transcripts of
speeches made by the Prime Minister and the members of the Government, and
biographies of each. Contact details for the spokesman service of each Ministry
are also given, as well as a weekly news bulletin and a section on the main
reforms under way.
Site in Polish and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://www.msz.gov.pl)
features a description of Poland, together with general background information,
especially on cultural aspects. The site provides a broad overview of Polish
foreign policy, with more detailed sections dedicated to the European Union and
NATO.
Site in Polish and English, with some texts also available in French, German
and Russian.
The official Government website (http://domino.kappa.ro/guvern/home.nsf)
offers visitors biographical profiles of the Prime Minister and the members of
his Government. Each biography contains a link to the site of the respective
Ministry. There is also a database of legislation for online consultation by the
public. Interested users can study the political programme of the Government,
which is described in detail by subject area. The site also provides general
background information on Romania.
Site in Romanian and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (http://domino.kappa.ro/mae/home.nsf)
presents the key issues in Romanian foreign policy. There is particular emphasis
on accession to the European Union, membership of NATO and the Balkan Stability
Pact. The site also provides contact details for Romanian embassies abroad and
foreign diplomatic missions in Bucharest, and consular information. A special
section contains information for the press. The site is also equipped with a
search facility.
Site in Romanian, English and French.
The official Government website of the Russian Federation (http://www.gov.ru)
functions as a portal site allowing access to the sites of every political
institution in the country (the President, the Government (the cabinet), the
Federal Assembly, the Courts, the Security Council, regional executives, etc.).
The public can also consult the text of the constitution and other legislation
online (in particular labour laws), and gain an overview of the general
structure of the Russian civil service.
Site in Russian only.
The government site (http://www.government.gov.ru),
launched in December 1999, provides biographies of the Prime Minister and the
members of the Government, as well as contact details for the main Government
Agencies and Departments. A virtual press room offers realtime access to press
releases and a weekly press digest.
Site in Russian only (English version under construction).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mid.ru)
provides public access to a whole range of general documents on Russian foreign
policy (statements, reports, UN initiatives, etc.), as well as publications on
international policy issued by the Ministry. The site also contains contact
details for Russian embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic missions in Moscow.
Site in Russian and English.
Omniway (http://www.omniway.sm)
is the official website of San Marino. It offers a general description of the
country (geography, history, economy, government, etc.), together with a wide
range of useful information on local life.
Site in Italian only.
The site of the government (http://www.government.gov.sk)
offers a general presentation of the institution, its role in the Slovak
political system (the full text of the constitution of 1992 is available
on-line), its political programme and the list of its members. The site also
contains an information service providing the agendas and minutes of the
government meetings, its press releases and a number of document of broad
political interest. Govnet can be considered as the portal site to all Slovak
public bodies. A search facility is included.
The information is provided in Slovak and, partly, in English, French and
German.
The site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.foreign.gov.sk)
offers, in addition to a presentation of the Ministry itself, a detailed
description of Slovakia's foreign policy, with special emphasis on its relations
with international organisations. A whole section is specifically dedicated to
the European Union. The site also contains the statements of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and practical information for foreigners who wish to visit
Slovakia.
The information is provided in Slovak and English.
The official website of the Slovenian Government (http://www.sigov.si)
serves as a portal for all Slovenian public sector sites. It is equipped with an
index and search facility to aid navigation. There is also a News section,
covering all Government sites.
Site in Slovenian and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.sigov.si/mzz)
provides a biographical profile of the Prime Minister and press releases from
his Office. It also supplies consular information and contact details for
Slovenian embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic missions in Ljubljana. The key
issues in Slovenian foreign policy are dealt with at length. The site has a
search facility to aid navigation and a special page on relations with the
European Union (http://evropa.gov.si).
Site in Slovenian and English.
Confoederatio Helvetica (http://www.admin.ch)
is the portal site for the Swiss Federal authorities. Users can browse using an
index, key words or a search facility. The site also contains transcripts of
press releases.
Site in German, French, Italian, Romansch and English.
The Swiss Government site (http://www.gov.ch)
serves as a portal, allowing access to all Swiss public sector sites.
Site in German, French, Italian and English.
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.eda.admin.ch)
provides a description of the Department itself (its foreign legations, a
biography of the President of the Federal Council, contact details for Swiss
diplomatic missions abroad, etc.). Swiss foreign policy is explained by subject
area, the main focus being on the principle of Swiss neutrality and the Swiss
position on European integration. The site is rounded off with practical
information for Swiss nationals wishing to travel abroad, various official
publications issued by the Department and a round-the-clock online discussion
forum.
Site in German, French, Italian and English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.gov.tr)
features general background information on Turkey, together with a diplomatic
archive. The key foreign policy issues are explained, especially Turkey's
relations with certain countries and international organisations. There are
special sections devoted to the main topics, Cyprus and the European Union. In
an expansive "News and Newspapers" section, visitors can access press
releases and speeches made by the Minister, along with a wide-ranging press
review service, complemented with links to the main Turkish media. The site also
provides contact details for Turkish embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic
missions in Ankara, as well as consular information. The site has a search
facility.
Site in Turkish and English.
The Government website (http://www.kmu.gov.ua)
gives a general overview of political life in the Ukraine. Users can find
information on the composition of the Government, and official press releases
and statements. It also functions as the portal for access to all Ukrainian
political institutions.
Site in Ukrainian and, partly, in English.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.mfa.gov.ua)
describes Ukrainian foreign policy and makes available press releases and public
statements by the Minister. The site also contains a brief history of Ukrainian
diplomacy and contact details for Ukrainian embassies abroad and foreign
diplomatic missions in Kiev.
Site in Ukrainian only (English version under construction).
The official Vatican City website (http://www.vatican.va)
features a profile of the Pope and his schedule, information on all the
institutions and organisations linked to the Holy See, and a news bulletin.
Site in Spanish, German, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.
The Government website (http://www.gov.yu)
offers general background information on Yugoslavia and its national symbols. It
also functions as a portal to all Yugoslavian public sector sites. The site
posts the minutes of meetings held by the Yugoslavian Council of Ministers, and
transcripts of press releases. There are several pages on the site devoted to
the situation in Kosovo and the consequences of the crisis in 1999.
Site in English and, partly, in Serbian.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.smip.sv.gov.yu)
provides general background information on Yugoslavia and its political system,
and a history of its foreign policy. The issue of Kosovo and the 1999 crisis is
dealt with at length in several special sections. There are also press releases
and public statements made by the Minister, as well as contact details for
Yugoslav embassies abroad and foreign diplomatic missions in Belgrade.
Site in English and Serbian.
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