Mission:

Founded in Brussels in 1983, the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced and authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union today. CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs, but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity, complemented by an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world.
CEPS’ funding is obtained from a variety of sources, including membership fees, project research, foundation grants, conferences fees, publication sales and an annual grant from the European Commission.

Goals:

• To carry out state-of-the-art policy research leading to solutions to the challenges facing Europe
• To achieve high standards of academic excellence and maintain unqualified independence.
• To provide a forum for discussion among all stakeholders in the European policy process.
• To build collaborative networks of researchers, policy-makers and business representatives across the whole of Europe.
• To disseminate our findings and views through a regular flow of publications and public events.

Assets:

• Complete independence to set its own research priorities and freedom from any outside influence.
• Quality research by an international staff of more than 30 people drawn from eighteen different countries.
• Formation of nine different research networks, comprising research institutes from throughout Europe and beyond, to complement and consolidate CEPS research expertise and to greatly extend its outreach.
• An extensive membership base of some 120 Corporate Members and 130 Institutional Members, which provide expertise and practical experience and act as a sounding board for CEPS policy proposals.

Programme Structure:

CEPS carries out its research via its own in-house research programmes and through collaborative research networks involving the active participation of other highly reputable institutes and specialists:

Research Programmes

• Economic and Social Welfare Policies
• Energy and Climate Change
• EU Foreign Policy
• Financial Institutions and Markets
• Justice and Home Affairs
• Politics and Institutions
• Regulatory Affairs
• Agricultural and Rural Policy