Think tanks
Originally imported from countries like the United States and the UK, think tanks have expanded to Brussels over recent years. They can be a godsend to EU journalists because their policy experts truly know their stuff. But a word of caution: many of the Brussels-based think tanks are funded by the European Commission, making objectivity difficult.
A full list of lthink-tanks can be found in the European Public Affairs Directory. The following is a selection of a few of the most well-known think tanks in Brussels.
Bruegel
Bruegel works in the field of international economics seeking to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through research, analysis and debate.
Rue de la Charité 33, 1210 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 227 42 10
Communications Manager: Naiara Martinez
Tel: +32 (0)2 227 42 90
Email: naiara.martinez@bruegel.org
Website: www.bruegel.org
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
CEPS the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is among the most experienced think tanks operating in the European Union today. CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs with a strong in-house research capacity and an extensive network of partner institutes throughout the world.
Place du Congres 1, 1000 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 229 39 11
Head of Communications: Marco INCERTI
Tel: +32 (0)2 229 39 70
Email: marco.incerti@ceps.eu
Website: www.ceps.eu
European Policy Centre (EPC)
EPC provides its members and the wider public with analysis on the EU and global policy agenda. Its work is geared to help understand the complexity of EU politics and to shape developments on the European stage.
Residence Palace, Block C, Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 231 03 40
Communications Executive: Daphne DAVIES
Tel:+32 (0)2 286 93 74
Email: d.davies@epc.eu
Website: www.epc.eu
Friends of Europe
Friends of Europe provides an open forum for debate among EU and national policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, the media and civil society.
Bibliotheque Solvay, Parc Leopold, Rue Belliard 137, 1040 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 737 91 45
Fax:+32 (0)2 738 75 97
Head of Communications: James Kevin MAC GORIS
Tel: +32 (0)2 739 15 73
Email: jameskevin.macgoris@friendsofeurope.org
Website: www.friendsofeurope.org
German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF)
The German Marshall Fund of the United States is a public policy institution dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 238 52 70
Fax:+32 (0)2 238 52 99
Deputy Director of Communications: Elizabeth BOSWELL REGA
Tel: +32 (0)2 238 52 83
Email: eboswellrega@gmfus.org
Website: www.gmfus.org
The Lisbon Council
The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal is a policy network committed to defining and articulating a mature strategy for managing current and future economic and social challenges.
Residence Palace, Block C, 155 Rue de la Loi, 1040 Brussels
Tel:+32 (0)2 647 95 75
Fax:+32 (0)2 640 98 28
Email: info@lisboncouncil.net
Website: www.lisboncouncil.net
