The European Collection is a new network project that was developed within Phase 5. ARTE, ARD, ZDF, France Télévisions and SRG SSR collaborated in delivering a joint selection of documentaries, special reports and programmes on leading issues in European politics and society. 59 programmes have been made available on ARTE's digital services in 5 languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian) as well as on partner sites towards the end of Phase 5. This was part of a soft launch, following the implementation of a technical, legal and editorial framework.