Core template

Site header

The Core site header is present on every page. It communicates the European Commission brand and provides basic structure and guidance, to be placed at the top of the page.

Anatomy

Anatomy of core site header
  • Mandatory
  • Optional
ComponentMandatoryDescription
European Commission logoYesLogo of the European Commission
Language selectYesLanguage select component through which users can select their desired language
Europa search formYesEnables the user to search and retrieve related information from the database using keywords

Do's

  • ensure 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 the Standardised or Harmonised category