The EPC is independent of the EU and national institutions and of all vested interests. It is non-partisan, focussing on policy solutions without political affiliation.
Excellence, relevance and innovation
The EPC works at the centre of European and global policy-making providing its members and the wider public with rapid, high-quality information and flexible analysis on the EU and global policy agenda. It focuses on providing implementable, timely, flexible and relevant policy recommendations, taking a critical but constructive approach. It champions new ideas and solutions, as well as new ways of engaging with and involving stakeholders and citizens.
Cross-cutting and long-term solutions
The EPC aims to promote coherent, holistic and strategic policymaking by making links between and across different policy areas and policymakers, connecting policies across silos in a multi-disciplinary way. It focuses on long-term sustainable solutions, especially in areas of critical importance for the future of European integration, Europe's role in the world and people's well-being. It does this by analysing emerging trends and developments that can inform and improve current and future policies and strategies, taking account of the global environment which is impacting on the EU and its member states.
Multi-constituency and inclusive
The EPC aims to promote a balanced dialogue between the different constituencies of its membership, spanning all areas of economic and social life, including companies, professional and business federations, trade unions, diplomatic missions, regional and local bodies, as well as NGOs representing different civil society interests, foundations and religious organisations. The EPC recognises that the European integration process requires effective multi-level governance at international, European, national and regional/local level and aims to reach citizens and national/regional stakeholders who are not regularly engaged with the EU.
The EPC is committed to building partnerships to ensure a broad-based, balanced approach. It works with think tanks and policy institutes in the member states, exchanging ideas and producing joint policy recommendations. By reaching out to experts beyond Brussels the EPC is helping to bridge the gap between policy- and decision-makers at EU level and civil society on the ground.
Ethically-conducted research
As signatory of the
STEP Accord for ethical policy advice, the EPC is committed to conducting its work ethically, responsibly, and with integrity. This includes the use of high-quality research, analysis and evidence, transparency as to how the high quality of evidence is assured and independence and integrity of the EPC and our analysts. The EPC sees these principles as conditional to reliable and ethical policy advice and therefore for evidence-based policy-making. The EPC Governing Board adopted the STEP Accord in June 2021.
You can find the full text of the Accord
here.
