Civil Society Europe (CSE) brings together 22 European networks of civil society organisations (CSO) working towards regenerating the European project around the shared values of Equality, Solidarity, Inclusiveness and Democracy. Our main objectives are to facilitate and enable horizontal and vertical dialogue between European civil society organisations and policymakers and help strengthen CSOs in their activities and relations with the institutions. The organisation was founded in December 2014 in Rome at the close of the European Year of citizens as an initiative of organisations that had worked together in the European Year of Citizens Alliance. Its membership has grown since then to encompass the various sectors of civil society. CSE has been established as an international not for profit organisation under Belgian law since June 2016. CSE is an independent voice promoting a space for structured civil dialogue and citizen’s participation at all levels.

The European Network of Political Foundations serves as an umbrella network and information hub on topics related to democracy and development cooperation. As such, it provides its members a joint platform to engage into a coordinated dialogue with EU institutions, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders.

ECIT Foundation (on European Citizens’ Rights, Involvement and Trust) was established as a public foundation under Belgian law on 3 June 2015. In the world of European think-tanks, it fills a gap being the only one to concentrate solely on European Citizenship. ECIT is becoming a resource of know-how, research, and contacts, but also one of support for civil society organisations, academics and policy makers when they work on this ;

Jeunes MR est une organisation de jeunesse politique sur le territoire de la communauté française de Belgique qui rassemble des jeunes âgés entre 15 et 35 ans.Les Jeunes MR partagent les valeurs du parti politique Mouvement réformateur (MR) tout en étant dans une structure indépendante. Leur objectif initial est d’intéresser les jeunes à la politique, notamment pour les sensibiliser aux projets réformateurs.

Governments should serve their citizens, not themselves. This is why in 2011, government leaders and civil society advocates came together to create a unique partnership – one that combines these powerful forces to promote accountable, responsive, and inclusive governance.Seventy-eight countries and a growing number of local governments — representing more than two billion people – along with thousands of civil society organizations are members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

is the umbrella organisation of Dutch-speaking humanist and freethinking associations in Belgium

ECOPNET (European Cooperation & Partnership Network) is a Brussels-based, politically independent nonprofit network focusing on cooperations and international partnerships, gathering individuals, institutions, universities, academics, scientists, local authorities and companies interested in EU affairs and global cooperation. ECOPNET is also aimed at supporting its members to tackle challenges with the EU policies, as well as promoting the EU values across the ;

Brussels-based non-profit media and civil society hub for the exchange of expertise between Ukraine and the EU

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is a German political foundation affiliated with the German Green Party (Alliance 90/The Greens). Its primary task is political education and advocacy in Germany and abroad. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, non-violence and justice. In our work, we place particular emphasis on gender democracy, equal rights for minorities and the political and social participation of migrants.Our namesake, the writer and Nobel Prize laureate Heinrich Böll, personifies the fundamental principles we stand for: defence of freedom and human dignity, civic courage, open debate and the acknowledgement of art and culture as independent spheres of thought and action. As a think tank for green visions and ideas, we are part of an international network with 33 offices worldwide and with partner projects in more than 60 countries.The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union represents the foundation vis-à-vis European and international institutions, associations, non-governmental organisations and media based in Brussels. The office is a main point of contact for individuals, groups and organisations from around the world interested in EU politics and policies. The future of the European project and the role of the European Union in the world is at the centre of our activities and efforts.

The Institute of European Democrats (IED) - ASBL, is a non-profit association based in Brussels and has been established in September 2007 as an independent Research Institute. The Institute of European Democrats is an innovative European political and cultural Research Institute that offers fresh political ideas as well as a strong and respected cultural background to the European Democratic Party (EDP) to which it is formally affiliated.As the political foundation formally affiliated to the European Democratic Party (EDP), the Institute of European Democrats is formally recognised and directly funded by the European Parliament through annual grants. Like all political foundations at the European level formally recognised by the European Parliament, the IED was established with the support of the European institutions in order to be a political think tank.

The European Organisation for Security (EOS) is the voice of the European security industry and research community. Operating in 15 different countries, EOS Members provide security research, solutions and services across many security domains, including border, cyber, transport and crisis management.

The main body representing EU affairs professionals before the institutions. Created in ;

Coordinated from our offices in Brussels, Madrid and Prague we actively encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches and solutions. A lively dialogue is based on tolerance and mutual understanding. Our activities aim at promoting these basic values through intercultural exchange. Our projects act as liberal platforms for the Foundation’s worldwide partners to debate issues of the European agenda.

The China IP SME Helpdesk supports European Union (EU) Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to both protect and enforce their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in or relating to Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan through the provision of free information and services. These take the form of jargon-free, first-line, confidential advice on intellectual property and related issues, plus training, materials and online resources. The Helpdesk's free services for European SMEs include: Helpdesk Enquiry Service – Confidential Advice Individual SMEs and SME intermediaries can submit IPR enquiries directly to the Helpdesk via phone, email or in person, getting access to a panel of experts to receive free and confidential first-line advice. Send your queries to [email protected] to receive and expert reply within three working days. Training The Helpdesk arranges training on China IPR protection and enforcement in Europe and China, tailored to the needs of SMEs: General IPR issues, including IP registration and establishing an IP protection strategy. Practical business challenges such as choosing a Chinese business partner, attending a trade fair, licensing. Helpdesk IPR Clinics offering SMEs free 20-minute one-on-one consultations with an IP expert are available at many training events. Train-the-trainer resources for SME service providers and intermediary bodies to improve the awareness of intermediary representatives about the scope and tools offered by the China IPR SME Helpdesk. Materials Browse the Helpdesk industry and business-focused guides and training materials that address China IPR issues by: IP Factsheets for Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. IP topic, including patents, trade marks, copyrights, licensing, dealing with counterfeiting. Business focus, including IP as a business asset, technology transfer, finding the right lawyer. Industry, including textiles, medical devices, ceramics etc. How to guide for step-by-step guidance to complete IP protection or registration processes in China Online Services The multi-lingual online portal () provides easy access for all EU SMEs to Helpdesk information and services, including Helpdesk guides, E-learning modules, event information, live webinars, infographics, podcasts and the Serious Game.

Victim Support Europe (VSE) is the leading European umbrella organisation advocating on behalf of all victims of crime, no matter what the crime, no matter who the victim is. VSE represents 58 national member organisations, providing support and information services to more than 2 million people affected by crime every year in 30 countries. Founded in 1990, VSE has been working for almost 30 years for a Europe, and a world, where all victims have strong victims’ rights and services, whether they report the crime or not. We work towards this mission through advocacy to improve EU and international laws, through research and knowledge development and through capacity building at the national and local level.

ECLAN is a network of researchers and academics engaging in EU criminal law across 32 ; It aims at developing academic research and training in the field of EU criminal law by facilitating collaborations and synergies between universities and research ; ECLAN organises conferences and edits publications, hosts a summer school and a PhD seminar dedicated to the EU area of criminal justice, and publishes a quarterly newsletter dedicated to recent developments in the field.

The Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies is an interdisciplinary research centre of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium. It has been founded in 2007 and was recognized as a KU Leuven Centre of Excellence in 2010. In 2016 GGS was recognized by the European Commission as a “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Europe and the World”, a tremendous honour and European recognition of our work. In 2018 GGS kicked off RECONNECT, a large-scale Horizon 2020 project on ‘Reconciling Europe with its Citizens through Democracy and the Rule of Law’, as well as CONNECTIVITY, a six-year research programme on ‘Connectivity, Contestation and Cooperation in Global Governance’. GGS aims to make high-quality, fundamental and policy-relevant contributions to the study of globalization, global governance processes and multilateralism, with a particular focus on the role of the European Union. In full recognition of the complex issues involved, GGS approaches global governance from a multi-level and multi-actor perspective. GGS considers non-European perspectives to global governance of great importance. It hosts the EU-China Focus and the Leuven India Focus, organizes regularly transatlantic conferences and events focusing on Latin America and Asia, and takes a keen interest in the Global South. In addition to its fundamental research, GGS carries out independent applied research and advises policy-makers on multilateral governance and global public policy issues. It regularly organizes conferences, seminars and debates on these issues, including a Euro-Asia Summer School and the International Law and Global Governance Summer School. GGS works with academic and policy partners from all over the world, including the European Parliament, the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the Committee of the Regions, the OECD, UNIDO, UNCTAD, the World Bank and the WTO. GGS also publishes the Leuven Global Governance Series with Edward Elgar Publishers and makes its research available through working papers, policy briefs and global governance opinions.  

Since its establishment, the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) has been promoting the values of freedom and democracy in the European neighbourhood and beyond. A joint effort of European states and EU institutions, the EED is an independent private law foundation based in Brussels. EED’s activities focus primarily on the European Neighbourhood (Eastern Partnership, Middle East and North Africa regions; since 2015 EED also considers supporting partners in the "neighbours of EU neighbours") and the Western Balkans, aiming to ensure, as far as possible, a geographical balance of engagement and funding between the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood.

Connecting people and powerThe Democratic Society (Demsoc) works for more and better democracy, where people and institutions have the desire, opportunity and confidence to participate together.We work to create opportunities for people to become involved in the decisions that affect their lives and for them to have the skills to do this effectively. We support governments, parliaments and any organisation that wants to involve citizens in decision making to be transparent, open and welcoming of participation. We actively support spaces, places and processes to make this happen.We achieve our aims by: Promoting a culture of openness and participation in public services. Delivering practical, empowering participatory projects, products and services that enhance and support collaboration between citizens and public services. Advocating for new and innovative methods of participation, the culture change that organisations need to make this happen and the skills citizens need to become active participants. Promoting an evidence-based approach that demonstrates good practice, effective use and clear, strategic benefits. Producing and publishing resources that support learning and effective participation. Providing sectoral and thought leadership around democracy, democratic strengthening and effective participation.With offices in Brussels, Pisa, Manchester and Edinburgh, our work is undertaken by a talented and experienced team who are passionate about democracy and finding ways to make it work better.

UANI is a non-profit organisation which was founded in 2008 by Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, the late Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, former CIA Director Jim Woolsey and Middle East expert Ambassador Dennis Ross.

Beyond the Horizon International Strategic Studies Group is a non-partisan, independent, and non-profit think tank. The mission of Beyond the Horizon is to promote global peace and security by empowering decision- and policy-makers with knowledge and advocating paths to prevent, mitigate or end crises and conflicts. Beyond the Horizon is unique in its focus on realistic policies and in-depth analyses to offer comprehensive solutions on topics related to international politics and security, peace and conflict studies. As an independent voice, Beyond the Horizon aims to translate applied and basic research in its focus areas into a language that is understandable, reliable and accessible for a wide audience. Based on its expertise areas, Beyond the Horizon also provides training and consultancy services in defense and security. Beyond the Horizon’s vision is to be recognized as a center of excellence for the delivery of vocational, professional and skill development qualifications to learners and clients across the globe. Beyond the Horizon collaborates globally with selected partners and networks to work on both for-profit and non-profit projects in the field of peace and security.

European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Party is Europe’s leading Conservative movement. Since our foundation in 2009, we have become on of Europe’s most important political movements. With more than 40 political parties and active representation in the European Parliament, Council of Europe, Committee of Regions and NATO Parliamentary Assembly. We are united by our centre-right values, as expressed in the Reykjavik Declaration. The ECR Party is dedicated to individual liberty, national sovereignty, parliamentary democracy, private property, limited government, free trade, family values and the devolution of power. These values underpin our politics, including our vision for a reformed European Union. Europe stands at a crossroads and the ECR Party’s agenda for reform has never been more relevant than it is today. Join our movement, and help us advance a Europe – and a world – of free peoples, free nations and free markets.

EENA, the European Emergency Number Association, is a non-governmental organisation based in Brussels, with the mission to contribute to improving the safety and security of people. Our vision is that every citizen can access emergency services and receive the appropriate information and care during an emergency or a disaster. To that end, we want to be the organisation in the sector driving change and making an impact. What we do, we do it for the people we serve, and we never forget it. We intend to be a highly effective, efficient and fast-moving organisation, trusted and credible for our actions, intentions and results. We want the people working for and with us to be inspired to drive change, and to effectively do it. We want anyone in this field to know that they can rely on us, we want them to feel they are part of a community that looks forward and gets things done. We don’t settle for anything less than excellence in what we do.

CERRE is a Brussels-based, independent, not-for-profit think tank that advances the understanding and development of regulation in Europe’s network and digital industries.

DiEM25 is a pan-European, cross-border movement of democrats.We believe that the European Union is disintegrating. Europeans are losing their faith in the possibility of European solutions to European problems. At the same time as faith in the EU is waning, we see a rise of misanthropy, xenophobia and toxic nationalism.If this development is not stopped, we fear a return to the 1930s. That is why we have come together despite our diverse political traditions - Green, radical left, liberal - in order to repair the EU. The EU needs to become a realm of shared prosperity, peace and solidarity for all Europeans. We must act quickly, before the EU disintegrates.

RIAD, the International Association of Legal Protection Insurance, is the only body worldwide representing the unique interests of legal protection insurers and of service providers in this field from Europe, Canada, South Africa and Japan. RIAD defends the interests and advocates the high potential of legal protection insurance as an easy, affordable and high-quality solution for access to justice and the law.

Our current Mission is to represent the Church of Scientology and all of its secular humanitarian programs at the European institutions such as the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as with the United Nations, and with that, contribute to a better society.Our office is centrally located in Brussels at Boulevard de Waterloo, 103, in one of the most reknowned areas of Brussels and at walking distance of the city’s European quarter.The Church has, since 1990, maintained a human rights office in Brussels, which has been transforming and evolving in different forms. This has served as a focal point for our many programs to inform the public about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how the Declaration’s precepts can be used to bring about a humane and peaceful society based on respect for every individual.We now have the facilities necessary to plan and forward important initiatives to benefit the large European community and abroad. To that end, our conference and meeting rooms are available to human rights and community betterment organizations for seminars, round-tables, and other events.

The Kashmir Council-EU is an independent non-governmental body. We are non-sectarian, reject violence, and seek to collaborate with other organisations which have broadly similar aims. The Council receives no funding from any political party. To get things done we rely on the dedication and energy of our staff of volunteers.   

ABOUT FEPSFEPS is the European progressive political foundation.The only progressive think tank at European level. FEPS establishes an intellectual crossroad between social democracy and the European project, putting fresh thinking at the core of its action. As a platform for ideas and dialogue, FEPS works in close collaboration with social democratic organisations, and in particular national foundations and think tanks across Europe, to tackle the challenges that Europe faces today. Close to the Party of European Socialists (PES), the S&D Group in the European Parliament, the PES Group in the Committee of the Regions, Young European Socialists and PES women, but nevertheless independent.FEPS embodies a new way of thinking on the social democratic, socialist and labour scene in Europe. Our main purpose is to nourish a fresh progressive dialogue through its research, which includes Next Left and Millennial Dialogue programmes. Activities are in person and online are available in different formats. Notably FEPS Progressive Post magazine and the European Progressive Observatory digital platform as well as further publications and events are where you can find our material.

The World Youth Alliance works to understand and speak about the idea of the human person. We work with young people around the world to build a culture that supports and nurtures the dignity of each human person. Our work can be divided into three program areas: Advocacy, Education and Culture.MissionTo promote the dignity of the person by building a global coalition of young people able to articulate, defend and live the dignity of the person in their lives and influence the communities and world in which they live.VisionA world in which the dignity of the person is the foundation for policy and program implementation; in which we understand that progress entails a commitment to the dignity of each human person and the adoption of person-centered solutions.

The European Institute for Political Initiative and Strategic Analysis (EIPISA) is a Brussels-based non-profit think tank created with the goal of providing European political leaders and society in general with the necessary tools to develop political strategies that make peace, freedom and security possible in the Middle East and North Africa.We believe that to accomplish our goals we need to take in to account three elements: Understanding to learn from past mistakes, knowledge to find the best solutions, cooperation, as it would be a mistake to ignore that a single actor cannot solve problems at an international level.EIPISA seeks to overcome prejudice, historical mistakes and misinterpretation through accurate, transparent and verified information about what is really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. We truly believe that only through reliable knowledge can we learn from past mistakes and move towards the future.We are convinced that knowledge on what is happening and what should be done in the Middle East and North Africa can only be acquired through the inclusion of all actors. EIPISA aims to include them in the dialogue and to create peace, stability and security.   EIPISA is a catalyst, a round table, a public square in which experts, scholars, journalists, politicians, European authorities, and all those interested can come together to discuss. We want every actor involved to participate in this search for a shared space, as only through the integration of all perspectives and the consideration of all points of view can we reach EIPISA’s goals. WHAT WE DOOur goal is to be a space for dialogue based on proven, neutral and transparent information presented in events (such as workshops, seminars, conferences, or discussion groups) and on our website. EIPISA wants to be a source of unbiased information for all stakeholders, particularly for European decision-makers.An interconnected, multicultural and globalised world is a reality on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. The Region of the Middle East and North Africa has been plunged into terrible conflicts for a long time, but Europe has also suffered appalling wars with millions of victims and rose from the ashes. How? Through cooperation between European States, creating a shared space for peace, stability and security under a regional integration framework. The EU is as success story, as it has helped to overcome the tragedies of World War II. EIPISA’S ADDED VALUEWe believe we are facing a historical moment for the Middle East and North Africa and that the European Union has a role to play. The EU needs to strengthen its historical and cultural ties with its neighbours, to help create a space for peace, democracy and security and to transcend a purely economic relation. The people of the Middle East and North Africa need to be engaged with this project, making it clear that respect for differences is a part of our shared values.In a globalised world, there is no longer room for Nation-State or regional narratives. Europe is strongly linked to the Middle Eastern and North African countries and to its achievements regarding regional peace, stability and security. EIPISA is aware that in order to understand conflicts, we must look for ramifications and possible connections wherever they may appear. Only then, by understanding and analysing every conflict in context, we can work towards solutions.Unfortunately, the issues we face are not simple, but rather the result of years of controversy and hidden interests. We are convinced that cooperation between the European Union and the Middle East and North Africa will prove to be advantageous in devising roadmaps that will shape a better future. We cannot afford any more mistakes; we need to take action and build bridges for understanding, information and cooperation.EIPISA is proud to count on a multicultural team and is convinced that the issues in the Middle East and North Africa affect us all. In the words of the President of EIPISA, "We are all in the same boat, we all share the Mediterranean Sea, but our differences can enrich us. Europe and the Middle East/North Africa are multicultural de facto, so let's sit down to talk, let us help each other, and let us fight for freedom and democracy because there is no higher goal for humanity than to find common values to create World Peace.”

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The University of Kent's Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) was established in 1998. BSIS is a multidisciplinary School offering master and PhD courses in politics and law, providing in-depth analysis of contemporary issues including conflict, security, development, migration, the political economy and the legal basis of a changing world order.

Uphold Europe is a grassroots pressure group founded in February 2016 as a response to the manifested inability of European leaders to agree on a common, sustainable and efficient solution for the European migration management crisis. 

Our aim is to participate in the emergence of an European public space. Participatory democracy, fundamental rights and European identity are our key words. We conceived EU-Logos Athéna as a communication support, professional tool and place of expression and space of exchange of information and opinions. We appeal to European citizens, to NGOs who share our objectives, as well as those inside the national and European institutions that are working to help the emerge of an inclusive and equal European democracy.

The European Centre for Public Affairs 2.0 (ecpa2.0) is a forum for young professionals to meet, discuss topics of mutual interest and share best practice in the evolving landscape of EU public affairs.  The forum was created early 2008 by several young professionals who wanted to exchange ideas and brainstorm about the future of developments and challenges of EU affairs. The aim of ecpa2.0 is to provide a platform of discussion on the public affairs practice in the European Union benefiting from the ideas of young professionals.  

The EFRJ aims to help establish and develop victim-offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe. The EFRJ is a non-governmental organisation launched in 2000 and composed by individual and organizational members. Its main objectives are: Stimulating (and coordinating) research Networking, building cooperation and awareness raising amongst restorative justice practitioners, policy makers, legal practitioners (prosecutors, judges and lawyers), researchers, students Lobbying Activities include research, organisation of events (conferences, summer schools, seminars, awareness campaigns, etc.), the maintainance of our memebrship, communication and awareness.

We are a non-profit organisation based in Brussels committed to the empowerment of associations active in the social sector in Europe. Our mission is to contribute to the impact of CSOs by strengthening their capacities and facilitating their access to the resources they need to reach their goals.

New Direction - The Foundation for European Reform

The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is the first transeuropean research network. It consists of leading research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, with an office in Brussels. 

Today, dialogue marketing strategies (via mail, telephone, Internet and direct response) are an essential tool for companies to approach, inform and retain customers, as well as providing customer relationship services.The development of sophisticated databases, telemarketing and e-marketing has made direct marketing increasingly popular as a marketing strategy and has encouraged strong investment.Through its many activities, FEDMA is dedicated to building the business of cross-border direct marketing, both through its vast network of contacts and businesses within and beyond Europe and by representation within the institutions of the European Union.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium (AmCham Belgium) is one of the largest and most influential business organizations in the country. Founded in 1948, it has more than 500 members who together strive for a more competitive and prosperous Belgium. AmCham Belgium is an independent non-profit organization. In addition to US companies in Belgium, our members include local and other international businesses operating in the country.

Non-political association of public affairs professionals, the largest in the world with 700 companies and 8000 individuals to advance the field of public affairs

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The Brussels Office of Antall József Knowledge Centre represent the political, economic, and cultural philosophy of József Antall (1939 – 1993), Hungary’s first democratically-elected Prime Minister after the fall of Communism, who served from 1990 to 1993. During his tenure, Hungary went through a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. PM Antall was the initiator of the Visegrád Cooperation together with Presidents Havel and Wałęsa in 1991. As soon as Hungary regained its full sovereignty, he started the EU accession talks. On 16 December 1991, he signed the Association Agreements of European Communities. On 18 July 1990, he visited for the first time the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. With this visit he paved the way for Hungary’s full membership in NATO.The Brussels Office of the Antall József Knowledge Centre is dedicated to following in the footsteps of PM József Antall, whose vision of Hungary and its place in Europe and the wider world made him a remarkable statesman. Our aims include the preservation of his pro-European and pro-Transatlantic legacy, his true belief in participatory democracy and freedom, and his commitment to safeguarding the rights of citizens, especially the liberty of citizens. PM Antall was a conservative, Christian democratic Hungarian statesman who not only talked about but also fought for human rights. He believed in further enlargement and a stable neighbourhood policy in Europe.The Brussels Office of the Antall József Knowledge Centre is dedicated to preserving the Antall heritage, and believes that it is important to learn the lessons from history and to promote future progress. 

We are an independent NGO based in Brussels focusing on the young generation. Young people, researchers, euro bubble workers, experts, academic professionals who are dealing with European Affairs We are debating about the future of Europe and the European Integration through free and easy dialogues about our common future where every opinion matters. We examine the role of EU institutions and the possible impact of their policies and analyze the institutional balance between the decision-making bodies in the European integration. 

Young European Leadership (YEL) is an international nonprofit and nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering young leaders and future decision makers from Europe and beyond. Through engaging events, YEL aims to inspire these leaders from all backgrounds to shape the future of Europe, fostering innovative solutions to local and global challenges. YEL is composed by Young Europeans who seek to jointly work on shaping their generation

Brussels MEU organises a yearly conference where 200 young leaders from around Europe get together and simulate the decision making process of the European Union. During the simulation, students will gain a better insight in EU legislation making, while getting to know the city of Brussels, making international friends and also improving on their public speaking and negotiation skills. Brussels MEU 2015 will take place from the 16th till the 21st of March. We are now ready for your applications. Hurry up and apply!

Pro Europa is passionate about the UK

European Professionals Network (EPN) is a Brussels-based civil society initiative that was set up in 2009. EPN acknowledges that people in professional life not only need to increase their competences but also equally be keen on their personal and social empowerment by actively participating in the society they live. We believe that values such as democratic participation, active citizenship and constructive engagement are extremely important. EPN tries to realise these objectives of awareness-raising on European matters through seminars, conferences and workshops.

Established in 2010, the EU-Korea Institute (EKI) is the first Brussels-based EU think-tank specialising in EU-Korea relations.At EKI, we aim to provide the diverse EU and Korean general public, institutions, governments, business executives, journalists, NGOs, students and other interested parties, with the opportunity to better understand EU Korea relations and the policy choices facing them.EKI is leading one of the four European Commission co-funded projects to promote

UM Campus Brussels aims to function as a Maastricht University establishment in Brussels where individuals and groups can work, meet colleagues, exchange experiences, and organise events. To do so UM Campus Brussels provides a wide range of facilities for both internal and external parties interested in developing new opportunities in Brussels or to expand existing operations in the capital of Europe. UM Campus Brussels also hosts courses for professionals and offers unique part-time PhD programmes. Visit our website to learn more about these opportunities.

RSA Europe was born on 28 June 2017 when the Regional Studies Association created a non-profit Foundation  (Fondation privée/Stichting) in Belgium. The full official title is the Regional Studies Association European Foundation, but for ease this is shortened to RSA Europe. RSA Europe is registered under Belgian law. The Trustees and Directors of the Regional Studies Association made the decision to become the Founder of a charitable foundation in Europe in order to better serve RSA’s European membership and the regional studies and regional science academic, policy and practice community in Europe.

The EU-Ukraine Business Council is an independent CEO-level forum for European and Ukrainian business leaders that is set up as a non-profit making organisation in order to promote trade and investment between the EU and Ukraine, to assist companies to develop business opportunities, to promote dialogue between governments and companies to help solve market access difficulties and overcome regulatory obstacles both for Ukrainian businesses in the EU and EU businesses in Ukraine.

L'Institut Européen des Relations Internationales (IERI) de Bruxelles est un centre indépendant de recherches, de formation et de débats sur les grands dossiers internationaux qui s'articule autour de trois axes :- l'analyse des stratégies politiques et militaires avec une attention particulière pour la Politique

Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental organisation providing humanitarian services to displaced people worldwide. NRC works in more than twenty countries, delivering shelter, food security, education, water and sanitation, and counseling and legal assistance. NRC promotes and protects the rights of people who have been forced to flee their countries, or their homes within their countries. It is the only Norwegian organisation that specialises in international efforts aimed at this target group. The majority of our approximately 3000 staff members are national employees in NRC

UNITEE is the only organization representing entrepreneurs and professionals with a migrant background, whom we refer to as « New Europeans »: people who live in Europe but have connections with more than just the country where they live. Through its 6 national federations and 77 associations, UNITEE represents more than 15 000 entrepreneurs and business professionals across 23 European countries and from all the major sectors of the European economy.

PubAffairs Bruxelles is a cross-sectorial network of professionals working in the fields of public and regulatory affairs correlated to the European Union.PubAffairs Bruxelles aims at creating an open platform foster debate, information exchange and the development of ideas among its members, establishing a diverse community which encompasses young stagiaires, as well as experienced lobbyists.

The European Centre for International Affairs (ECIA) is a Brussels-based independent, non-profit, policy think tank. Our core mission is to provide innovative analyses of global issues from a European perspective. Policymakers today are faced with the challenge of a complex and globalized politics in which resource, human and societal issues are inextricable. ECIA

The AJC Transatlantic Institute is a Think tank operating in Brussels since 2004. It aims to strengthen the transatlantic bond and fosters dialogue between the US and the EU in the fields of global security, Middle East peace, and human rights. It combines public education programming with media work to help decision makers formulate the policies best suited to protect European and US security and advance pluralism and democracy in the world.

youris.com is an independent non-profit media agency promoting leading-edge European innovation via TV media and the web. youris.com designs and implements media communication strategies for large research organisations and EU-funded projects and is able to establish permanent links between research communities and the media. The youris.com web platform is one of main primary information sources for European science and technology. youris.com produces and distributes to European TV channels original video news releases and articles featuring most prominent leading-edge S&T innovation of European research.

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Transparency International EU is part of the global anti-corruption movement, Transparency International, which includes over 100 chapters around the world. Since 2008, Transparency International EU has functioned as a regional liaison office for the global movement and as such it works closely with the Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin, Germany. Transparency International EU leads the movement’s EU advocacy, in close cooperation with national chapters worldwide, but particularly with the 24 national chapters in EU Member States. Transparency International EU’s mission is to prevent corruption and promote integrity, transparency and accountability in EU institutions, policies and legislation.  

The EFC is an international association of foundations and corporate funders dedicated to:•Creating an enabling legal and fiscal environment for foundations •Documenting the foundation landscape •Strengthening the infrastructure of the sector •Promoting collaboration, both among foundations and between foundations and other actorsEstablished in 1989, the Centre is an independent international not-for-profit association under Belgian law. Ultimate authority vests in the EFC Annual General Assembly of Members, with governance entrusted to an elected Governing Council, supported by a Management Committee. Membership of the Centre implies commitment to the EFC brand.

VoteWatch Europe is an independent organisation set up to promote better debates and greater transparency in EU decision-making, by providing easy access to, and analysis of, the votes and other activities of the European Parliament (EP) and the EU Council of Ministers (Council). VoteWatch uses the EU Institutions' own attendance, voting and activity data - available through their websites - to give a full overview of MEP and Member State activities.Using sophisticated statistical methods developed by political scientists from the London School of Economics and New York University, the website covers the activities of Parliament and Council since 2009. (Parliament statistics dating back to 2004 are also available on the website). Information on the EP is updated daily following each voting session. Council votes are updated as and when voting data is made available by the Council secretariat. Follow us on Twitter if you are interested in receiving immediate updates.VoteWatch Europe is supported by Burson-Marsteller, the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, the Open Society Foundations and White&Case.

EARTO is the European trade association representing over 350 Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) from across Europe.It promotes and defends their interests by monitoring European research and innovation policy and making representations.It organises seminars, working groups, conferences and other activities to help its members to meet, exchange good professional practice and develop joint projects.It assists its members to better employ the funding and other opportunities provided by European research and innovation policy.

The Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) carries out interdisciplinary research, organises fully accredited higher education programmes and delivers a broad range of academic services in various policy-relevant fields, including energy & environment, security & diplomacy, migration & diversity, and digitalisation & democracy. The School is an alliance between the Institute for European Studies (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), which has a long-standing reputation in postgraduate education & research, and Vesalius College, which has a solid undergraduate & graduate education offering.

The EUROPEAN MOVEMENT is an international organisation open to all political, economic, social and cultural trends in civil society. Its objective is to "contribute to the establishment of a united, federal Europe founded on the principles of peace, democracy, liberty, solidarity, and respect for basic human rights. It seeks to provide a structure to encourage and facilitate the active participation of citizens and civil society organisations in the development of a united Europe.

The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) was created in Brussels in the beginning of 2011 as a dialogue platform between public and private institutions of the European Union and the members of the South Asia Association for Regional Co-operation on issues that the SAARC “Charter of Democracy” defines as crucial for democracy building.

The International School of Protocol and Diplomacy is Europe's leading academic institution solely dedicated to studies in these fields. We combine the fields of protocol, diplomacy and cross cultural relations in order to bring students and participants a unique range of study programmes designed and developed by academics from a multi-cultural perspective.ISPD is an organisation born out of the need for an academic institution that prepares and certifies professionals in the field of international procedures and relations.We have taken all of our programmes on a step further by combining them with cross cultural communication, thus preparing our students to go global with an ability to interact with several cultures.Our students and alumni have had the opportunity to listen to, learn from and be challenged by leading experts from the fields of International relations, procedures and conventions such as the former European Union Ambassador to the Holy See, the former Chief of Royal Protocol of Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands, the former Chief of Protocol of the European Commission, the Head of Information at the International Criminal Court, the former Belgian Ambassador to China, and the Head of Protocol of the European Parliament.Last academic year, 2013-2014, was marked by an important milestone that we are very proud of: the ISPD passed the Qfor standard certification with 92% quality average in all of the 8 instruments of the quality evaluation, attributed

The Union of European Federalists (UEF) is a nongovernmental and supranational organisation dedicated to the promotion of a democratic and federal Europe. The aim of the European Federalists is to bring together citizens who desire to work for the federal unity of Europe, to act as a catalyst of democratic forces in Europe and to stimulate public debate on the political content of the 'European project'.

Mental Health Europe - Santé Mentale Europe is a European non-governmental organisation committed to the promotion of positive mental health, the prevention of mental distress, the improvement of care, advocacy for social inclusion and the protection of human rights for (ex)users of mental health services, their families and carers.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium (BCCB) offers : • A vast network of contacts in the right places enabling you to increase your client reach • Influence policy where it matters by providing access to key policy and decision makers within Belgium and in the EU institutions • Help to develop your business by offering networking and corporate hospitality opportunities

We are a training company based in Brussels that provides one-day courses mainly for EU Institutions competitions.We provide training for both the Computer Based Test and for the Assessment Center phase of EPSO competitions and our methods are applicable right-away. We see our trainings as problem-solving processes and we believe it is always easier to learn from the experiences of others than having to go through everything on your own. Each course is split into a theoretical and a practical part. In the first part participants will benefit from the advice, tips and tricks of our trainers who took the EPSO tests before. The practical part will make you understand exactly what you have to do on that day. Our easy to follow courses bring you just that

The Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) was established in Dublin in 1991. It provides an independent forum in Ireland and a centre for research on European affairs. The IIEA Brussels Branch provides the Brussels community with a forum to discuss the challenges facing Europe and the world. Located at the heart of the European Union, the IIEA Brussels Branch puts members face to face with the leading players behind major developments in the European Union and the international sphere. We work closely with the Institute in Ireland in terms of its work programme, publications and expertise. We organise regular debates with speakers from the EU institutions, Permanent Representations and Governments as well as academics and journalists. There is usually one event per month from September to June.

The Academic Network for Legal Studies on Immigration and Asylum in Europe has been created with the financial support of the Odysseus programme of the European Commission. It was initiated in 1999 by Philippe De Bruycker, Professor at the Institute for European Studies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (U.L.B.). It brings together specialists on Aliens Law from the Member States of the European Union. Its mission is, on the one hand, to carry out legal research and to offer expert opinions, either on its own initiative or on request, on the other hand, to exchange and diffuse as widely as possible legal analysis in the field of Immigration and Asylum Law in Europe. The national laws of each Member State of the European Union in a comparative perspective as well as European Law are taken into consideration. The works include research reports and scientific congresses, the results of which are published, as well as training sessions and educational programmes.

The Institute for European Studies is an autonomous department of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). It was created in 2001 through an initiative taken by the Flemish Government. It teaches advanced Master programmes, and focuses on interdisciplinary research in European Studies, more specifically on the role of the EU in an international setting. Within this scope, it provides academic services to scholars, policy makers and the general public.The Educational Development Unit of the Institute for European Studies is involved in a wide range of activities in the areas of teaching, training, e-learning and research. The unit is lead by Prof. Dr. Amelia Hadfield and is supported by the Researchers Alexandra Mihai and Alina Christova as well as the interns Jelena Vasic and Paul Brooks.

SOLIDAR is a European network of 60 Civil Society Organisations working to advance social justice in Europe and worldwide. With 60 member organisations based in 27 countries (22 of which are EU countries), member organisations are national NGOs in Europe, as well as some non-EU and EU-wide organisations, working in one or more of our fields of activity. The network is brought together by its shared values of solidarity, equality and participation.

Over the past 70 years, the College of Europe has built a solid reputation for its knowledge, innovation and leadership on EU affairs.  As part of its mission, the College of Europe in Bruges has been providing executive education, professional trainings and consultancy services since 1996.   To do so, the College relies upon its extensive network of professors, including academics and practitioners from the public and the private sector, trainers, experts and alumni.   On the one hand, as centre of excellence in professional training on EU affairs, the College delivers executive and tailor-made courses (with an average of more than 4,000 participants from over 65 different countries per year). The learning methodology and training techniques used allow participants to truly invest in their professional development: sharpening their competences and skills; thus, being genuine catalysts for lasting change and professional success. Read more about our executive education offer and our tailor-made courses.   On the other hand, given its expertise on the European Union and its policies, the College, as a non-profit institution, has been offering services in the framework of projects funded by the European Union and other international donors. Through the successful implementation of more than 250 international projects (from technical assistance, service and framework contracts to academic cooperation and research projects) implemented in more than 40 countries across the world, the College is nowadays an established reference in project management. Read more about our projects.   Who we are  The Executive Education, Training & Projects Office (previously Development Office) was established in Bruges in 1996 and consists of a multinational team with solid experience in designing learning services targeting professionals and in managing European and worldwide projects.  What we can offer tailor-made services from a competent team that is capable of responding to your needs;  high-quality results drawing on the expertise of one of the most genuinely European university institutes, which was founded in 1949;  exclusive networking possibilities with EU professionals, professors, alumni and partners.

AmCham EU speaks for American business committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. It aims to ensure a growth-orientated business and investment climate in Europe. AmCham EU facilitates the resolution of transatlantic issues that impact business and plays a role in creating better understanding of EU and US positions on business matters. Total US investment in Europe amounts to $700 billion, and currently supports over 4 million jobs.

The EastWest Institute is an independent, worldwide

EUROCHAMBRES is the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry. EUROCHAMBRES represents over 20 million enterprises in Europe – 93% of which are SMEs – through members in 45 countries and a European network of 2000 regional and local Chambers.

The European Citizen Action Service (ECAS) is an international, Brussels-based non-profit organisation with a pan-European membership and 26 years of experience. It's mission is to empower citizens in order to create a more inclusive and stronger European Union by promoting and defending citizens’ rights and developing and supporting mechanisms to increase citizens’ and citizen organisations’ democratic participation in, and engagement with, the EU.

FIDH represents 155 human rights organisations throughout the world. Its mandate is to contribute to the respect of all the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH works for effective improvements in the protection of victims, the prevention of Human Rights violations and the sanction of their perpetrators by raising awareness, assisting victims, mobilising the community of States through advocacy within intergovernmental organisations and supporting local NGO

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The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association under Belgian law and is legally and financially autonomous. It was founded in 1950 to foster contacts between Belgium and Italy. Its resources come mainly from contributions of its members and from the benefit of its activities. The Chamber is recognized by the Italian Government under the law 01.07.1970 n.518 and certified ISO 9001. It is part of the Assocamerestero, the Italian Chambers of Commerce Association abroad, composed by 76 Chambers worldwide. It is located in the center of Brussels near the European Institutions. The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce is the point of reference par excellence for any company willing to promote its own business and widen its network in Italy and in Belgium. The Chamber indeed offers a wide range of promotional services, assistance and consultancy, which represents an advantage for its members. The Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce provides the students of its courses with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which are necessary tools for those who want to work in the European environment.

Friends of Europe provides an open forum for debate among EU and national policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, the media and civil society. More than a traditional think-tank, Friends of Europe aims to stimulate debate beyond the Brussels elite by linking up with major think-tanks and media from across Europe's national capitals.Friends of Europe organises a range of different events in varying formats, according to the issues under discussion.

The general aim of the EForum is to help establish and develop victim-offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe. To further this general aim, the Forum will pursue the following objectives: Promote international exchange of information and mutual help; Promote the development of effective restorative justice policies, services and legislation; Explore and develop the theoretical basis of restorative justice; Stimulate research, etc.

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