Welcome to EPC - European Policy Centre

Youth / COMMENTARY
The youth climate movement: Out of sight, out of mind?
By Sara Viitanen , Melanie Bernhofer - 07/05/2021

EU Governance / COMMENTARY
The von der Leyen Commission: On trial again
By Georg Riekeles - 29/04/2021

Economic governance / DISCUSSION PAPER
National Recovery and Resilience Plans: Empowering the green and digital transitions?
By Marta Pilati - 27/04/2021

Future of Europe / COMMENTARY
Could the Brexit domino effect come back to haunt us?
By Fabian Zuleeg , Jannike Wachowiak - 23/04/2021

Democracy / COMMENTARY
Anticipatory democracy: Harnessing the power of people and strategic foresight
By Ricardo Borges de Castro - 10/05/2021

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Chief Operating Officer
03 May 2021

Social EU
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A strong social Europe: Long overdue or a bridge too far?
03 May 2021

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POLICY ANALYST Sustainable Prosperity for Europe Programme
28 April 2021

Publications

Democracy / COMMENTARY
Anticipatory democracy: Harnessing the power of people and strategic foresight By Ricardo Borges de Castro - 10/05/2021

Youth / COMMENTARY
The youth climate movement: Out of sight, out of mind?By Sara Viitanen , Melanie Bernhofer - 07/05/2021

Future of Europe / DISCUSSION PAPER
Balkan youth speaks up about digital issues: Lessons for the Conference on the Future of EuropeBy Corina Stratulat , Paul Butcher - 04/05/2021

Georgia / COMMENTARY
Georgia’s road ahead: Time for the EU to show some tough loveBy Amanda Paul , Iana Maisuradze - 30/04/2021

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Events

Roundtable

Tuesday 18 May 2021
14:00 - 15:30

How will the Digital Markets Act impact SMEs’ ability to grow and innovate?

Policy Dialogue

Tuesday 18 May 2021
16:00 - 17:15

Russia’s military escalation around Ukraine What impact on wider Black Sea security?

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Our Mission

The European Policy Centre is an independent, not-for-proﬁt think tank dedicated to fostering European integration through analysis and debate, supporting and challenging European decision-makers at all levels to make informed decisions based on sound evidence and analysis, and providing a platform for engaging partners, stakeholders and citizens in EU policymaking and in the debate about the future of Europe.

About EPC

Our Topics

Terrorism & radicalisation

Industrial policy

Health

Neighbourhood policy

Circular economy & smarter use of resources

Social Europe

Employment

Citizen participation

Foreign policy

Environment

Diversity

Community

Testimonies

"I want to take this opportunity to thank the EPC for its excellent service to the EU in the past 24 years. It's impressive! Thank you very much – we all count on your reports. They are read by politicians all over Europe."

Ana Paula Zacarias
Secretary of State for European Affairs, Portugal

The contribution of the EPC task force to explore the potential of digitalisation on the circular economy has been fundamental in opening new areas of work and identifying possible barriers.

Frans Timmermans
European Commission

"I am particularly grateful to the excellent group of experts that have contributed to EPC publication 'Towards an ambitious, broad, deep and flexible EU-UK partnership?'. Thanks to them, the political, economic and social intricacies of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union can be understood more broadly."

Michel Barnier
Chief Brexit negotiator for the EU

"I think the EPC is doing excellent work and I’m honoured to be part of its Strategic Council."

Anthony L. Gardner
Former Ambassador of the United States to the European Union

It’s a pleasure to speak at the European Policy Centre – an organisation which for almost two decades has been at the forefront of discussions on the European Union – leading the debate on issues such as the EU’s place in the world, migration and diversity, and the promotion of economic growth.

Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland

For over 20 years, the European Policy Centre has been at the centre of the debate on Europe. Your ideas, your thoughts, sometimes your dreams have helped shape the future of the European Union.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Former President of the European Commission

I applaud the EPC for putting “the future of work” at the heart of the public debate. The digital revolution is one of the defining challenges of our time, with profound effects on our societies, our social systems and our citizens. I’m sure this issue paper will inspire national and European policymakers in their search for concrete solutions.

Joost Korte
Director-General at the European Commission

Enjoyed presenting the new 'better regulation agenda' this afternoon at the European Policy Centre. Great questions from the audience, a cross-section of diplomats, NGOs, think-tanks, officials, journalists – people who really know Brussels inside out.

Frans Timmermans
Vice-President European Commission

Themes in this report go at the heart of the priorities of the Finnish presidency. Social sustainability is key to the many transformations EU is facing during the next decade. For evidence-based policymaking, reports like this are extremely valuable.

Timo Harakka
Finnish Minister of Employment

I rarely have read such good quality, comprehensive and clear publication on Future of Work. I really congratulate the authors of this useful and constructive publication 'Future of Work'.

Nicolas Schmit
Commissioner of Jobs and Social Rights

The European Policy Centre was the natural choice for me to set out my priorities for the new mandate in the field of taxation. Offering incisive analysis, an extensive network and impeccable organisation, the EPC is the key hub for stakeholder engagement in Brussels.