Notice
From release 3.3 onwards, the individual templates (Core, Standardised & Harmonised) can be found on the ECL as configurations of the structurally merged components (Site header, Page header & Footer), which now have a single, dedicated page. Concurrently, the EWG (Europa Web Guide) has also been updated to better accommodate information regarding the optionality of components & elements per site type. Please follow the corresponding links found in the table below for more information.
| Knowledge base | New location |
|---|---|
| EWG (Europa web guide) | Guidelines for EC branded Core websites - Site header(s) |
| ECL (Europa component library) | EC Site header component - Core config. |
The core site header communicates the European Commission brand and provides the basic structure and guidance. It is placed at the top of every page.
Anatomy
| Components | Mandatory | Optional |
|---|---|---|
| European Commission logo | yes | no |
| Language select | yes | no |
| Europa search form | yes | no |
Do's
- make sure the pages contain all the elements in the anatomy table above
Don'ts
- don't use more than one site header per page
When to use
- always use a site header when building your page
When not to use
- do not follow these guidelines when you are updating sites that fall under a different category of the Europa family