The Interactive Terminology for Europe (IATE) project, launched in 1999 by the Translation Centre, was a significant achievement in interinstitutional cooperation. Initially designed to manage and standardise terminology, and later to support the multilingual drafting of EU texts, IATE has grown into a complex and dynamic terminology management system.
Accessible to the public since 2007, IATE brings together the terminological resources of all EU translation services. The Translation Centre manages the technical aspects of the project on behalf of the project partners, which include the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, the European Committee of the Regions, and the European Investment Bank.
The latest major release, launched in December 2025, introduces a fully renewed interface, enhanced usability, and customisable elements. Many existing features have been updated and refined to provide a smoother and more efficient user experience.
For the latest updates, consult the Release notes on the IATE website.
Try out the IATE Search Widget to access the EU terminology easily
IATE Leaflets
Key Features of IATE:
- IATE Online Help – step-by-step guidance and tips for navigating the system
- Search in 24 EU languages and several non-EU languages – fast multilingual search
- IATE Search Widget – embed IATE search functionality on other platforms or websites
- Saved Queries & Last Queries – easily access your previous searches
- Bookmarks – mark entries for quick access later
- Pinned Pages – customise your set up
- Statistics & Reporting – track usage, trends, and contributions