SettingsPolitical and economic think tanks based in Europe
Adam Smith Centre
Adam Smith Center (Centrum im.
Adam Smith Center (Centrum im.
Adriatic Institute for Public Policy
The Adriatic Institute for Public Policy (AI) is an independent free market think tank founded in 2004 in Rijeka, Croatia.
The Adriatic Institute for Public Policy (AI) is an independent free market think tank founded in 2004 in Rijeka, Croatia.
Atlantic Club of Bulgaria
The Atlantic Club of Bulgaria is a non-governmental, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering the common values of the Euro-Atlantic community.
The Atlantic Club of Bulgaria is a non-governmental, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering the common values of the Euro-Atlantic community.
Avenir Suisse
Avenir Suisse is a free-market liberal Swiss think tank.
Avenir Suisse is a free-market liberal Swiss think tank.
Bernd Marin
Bernd Marin is an Austrian social scientist.
Bernd Marin is an Austrian social scientist.
Bertelsmann Foundation
The Bertelsmann Foundation (Bertelsmann Stiftung) is the largest private operating non-profit foundation in Germany, created in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn.
The Bertelsmann Foundation (Bertelsmann Stiftung) is the largest private operating non-profit foundation in Germany, created in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn.
Bruegel (institution)
Bruegel is a think tank devoted to policy research on international economic issues, based in Brussels.
Bruegel is a think tank devoted to policy research on international economic issues, based in Brussels.
Bruno Leoni Institute
The Bruno Leoni Institute (Istituto Bruno Leoni, IBL), named after Bruno Leoni, is an Italian libertarian non-profit organization promoting classical liberal ideas in Italy and in Europe.
The Bruno Leoni Institute (Istituto Bruno Leoni, IBL), named after Bruno Leoni, is an Italian libertarian non-profit organization promoting classical liberal ideas in Italy and in Europe.
Campaign for the Welfare State
The Campaign for the Welfare State is a progressive public policy advocacy organization and think tank in Norway, founded in 1999 by six trade unions to promote the welfare state as a political ...
The Campaign for the Welfare State is a progressive public policy advocacy organization and think tank in Norway, founded in 1999 by six trade unions to promote the welfare state as a political ...
CASE Ukraine
CASE Ukraine – is the Ukrainian regional location for the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE), which is an independent non-profit public organization, specializing in economic researc...
CASE Ukraine – is the Ukrainian regional location for the Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE), which is an independent non-profit public organization, specializing in economic researc...
Center for European Renewal
The Center for European Renewal is a pan-European conservative group based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The Center for European Renewal is a pan-European conservative group based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Center for Social and Economic Research
Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE) is a private, independent, non-commercial research institution founded on the idea that research-based policy-making is vital for the economic welf...
Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE) is a private, independent, non-commercial research institution founded on the idea that research-based policy-making is vital for the economic welf...
Center for the Study of Democracy
Founded in late 1989, the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) is an interdisciplinary public policy institute dedicated to the values of democracy and market economics, based in Bulgaria.
Founded in late 1989, the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) is an interdisciplinary public policy institute dedicated to the values of democracy and market economics, based in Bulgaria.
Central Economic Mathematical Institute
The Central Economic Mathematical Institute (Центральный экономико-математический институт (ЦЭМИ)) of the Russian Academy of Sciences is an economic research institute located in Moscow.
The Central Economic Mathematical Institute (Центральный экономико-математический институт (ЦЭМИ)) of the Russian Academy of Sciences is an economic research institute located in Moscow.
Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales
The Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales (CEPII) is the main independent French institute for research into international economics.
The Centre d'Etudes Prospectives et d'Informations Internationales (CEPII) is the main independent French institute for research into international economics.
Centre for Eastern Studies
Centre for Eastern Studies is a Warsaw-based think tank that undertakes independent research on the political, economic and social situation in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and ...
Centre for Eastern Studies is a Warsaw-based think tank that undertakes independent research on the political, economic and social situation in Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, Caucasus and ...
Centre for European Policy Studies
The Centre for European Policy Studies is a think tank based in Brussels, Belgium that undertakes research "leading to solutions to the challenges facing Europe today".
The Centre for European Policy Studies is a think tank based in Brussels, Belgium that undertakes research "leading to solutions to the challenges facing Europe today".
Centre for European Reform
The Centre for European Reform is a London-based think tank which supports European integration while arguing for institutional reform of the European Union.
The Centre for European Reform is a London-based think tank which supports European integration while arguing for institutional reform of the European Union.
Centre for European Studies (think tank)
The Centre for European Studies is the official foundation/think tank of the European People's Party, founded in 2008.
The Centre for European Studies is the official foundation/think tank of the European People's Party, founded in 2008.
Centre for the New Europe
The Centre for the New Europe (CNE) was a free-market think tank based in Brussels, and focused on EU issues such as economic growth, managing environmental change, health and welfare poli...
The Centre for the New Europe (CNE) was a free-market think tank based in Brussels, and focused on EU issues such as economic growth, managing environmental change, health and welfare poli...
CEPOS
The Danish Centre for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS, is an independent research institution recognized under the Danish state, which works as a classical liberal/free-market conservativ...
The Danish Centre for Political Studies, also known as CEPOS, is an independent research institution recognized under the Danish state, which works as a classical liberal/free-market conservativ...
Cercle de l'Oratoire
The Cercle de l'Oratoire (French for "Oratory Circle") is a French think tank created a short time after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The Cercle de l'Oratoire (French for "Oratory Circle") is a French think tank created a short time after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
CILAE (Centro de Investigación Latinoamérica Europa)
CILAE (Centro de Investigación Latinoamérica Europa or Europe – Latin America Research Center) is a non-partisan, non-profit and independent think tank focused on fostering the sociopolitical an...
CILAE (Centro de Investigación Latinoamérica Europa or Europe – Latin America Research Center) is a non-partisan, non-profit and independent think tank focused on fostering the sociopolitical an...
Civita
Civita is a Norwegian liberal think tank which gains support from, among others, the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise.
Civita is a Norwegian liberal think tank which gains support from, among others, the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise.
Club de l'Horloge
The Club de l'Horloge is a French national conservative association founded in 1974.
The Club de l'Horloge is a French national conservative association founded in 1974.
Club of Budapest
The Club of Budapest is an international organization founded in 1993 by Ervin Laszlo to expand beyond the exclusively scientific purpose of The General Evolution Research Group to try to mobili...
The Club of Budapest is an international organization founded in 1993 by Ervin Laszlo to expand beyond the exclusively scientific purpose of The General Evolution Research Group to try to mobili...
Club of Rome
The Club of Rome is a global think tank that deals with a variety of international political issues.
The Club of Rome is a global think tank that deals with a variety of international political issues.
Club of Vienna
The Club of Vienna is an international association which has 24 members and interested in social, scientific, economic and ecological issues.
The Club of Vienna is an international association which has 24 members and interested in social, scientific, economic and ecological issues.
Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy
The Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy (Ινστιτούτο Δημοκρατίας «Κωνσταντίνος Καραμανλής») is the official think-tank of the Greek conservative New Democracy (ND) party, and name...
The Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy (Ινστιτούτο Δημοκρατίας «Κωνσταντίνος Καραμανλής») is the official think-tank of the Greek conservative New Democracy (ND) party, and name...
Contraditório think tank
Contraditório think tank publishes papers combining the scientific approach with the engagement in civic intervention.
Contraditório think tank publishes papers combining the scientific approach with the engagement in civic intervention.
Copenhagen Institute
The Copenhagen Institute is a Danish Free Market think tank.
The Copenhagen Institute is a Danish Free Market think tank.
Coudenberg group
The Coudenberg group (Coudenberggroep, Groupe Coudenberg) was a Belgian federalist think-tank, it was named after the place where the members met, the Coudenberg, one of the seven hillocks on wh...
The Coudenberg group (Coudenberggroep, Groupe Coudenberg) was a Belgian federalist think-tank, it was named after the place where the members met, the Coudenberg, one of the seven hillocks on wh...
ECIPE
ECIPE is particularly noted for bridging the gap between politics, economics and law through its research.
ECIPE is particularly noted for bridging the gap between politics, economics and law through its research.
Edmund Burke Foundation
The Edmund Burke Foundation (Edmund Burke Stichting) is a conservative group based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The Edmund Burke Foundation (Edmund Burke Stichting) is a conservative group based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
EPIN
European Policy Institutes Network (EPIN) is a network of 31 think tanks from most EU member states and beyond.
European Policy Institutes Network (EPIN) is a network of 31 think tanks from most EU member states and beyond.
European Credit Research Institute
The European Credit Research Institute (ECRI) provides in-depth analysis and insight into the structure, evolution and regulation of retail financial services markets in Europe.
The European Credit Research Institute (ECRI) provides in-depth analysis and insight into the structure, evolution and regulation of retail financial services markets in Europe.
European Forum Alpbach
The European Forum Alpbach is an annual event that takes place in August in the Tyrolean village of Alpbach, Austria.
The European Forum Alpbach is an annual event that takes place in August in the Tyrolean village of Alpbach, Austria.
European Independent Institute
The European Independent Institute is a Dutch policy institute.
The European Independent Institute is a Dutch policy institute.
European Liberal Forum
The European Liberal Forum, asbl is an association founded in the autumn of 2007 with a non-profit purpose and brings together think tanks, political foundations and institutes from around Europ...
The European Liberal Forum, asbl is an association founded in the autumn of 2007 with a non-profit purpose and brings together think tanks, political foundations and institutes from around Europ...
European Policy Centre
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is a Brussels-based, independent, not-for-profit think tank on European Union affairs, founded in 1996.
The European Policy Centre (EPC) is a Brussels-based, independent, not-for-profit think tank on European Union affairs, founded in 1996.
FAES
FAES is the acronym for the Spanish think tank association Fundacion para el Análisis y los Estudios Sociales, translated as Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies.
FAES is the acronym for the Spanish think tank association Fundacion para el Análisis y los Estudios Sociales, translated as Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies.
Friends of Europe
Friends of Europe is a Brussels-based, not-for-profit think tank for European Union policy analysis and debate.
Friends of Europe is a Brussels-based, not-for-profit think tank for European Union policy analysis and debate.
Fundación Alternativas
Fundación Alternativas is a Spanish progressive think tank created in 1997 in Madrid which aims to discuss issues of interest to citizens and act as a channel of political, social, economic and ...
Fundación Alternativas is a Spanish progressive think tank created in 1997 in Madrid which aims to discuss issues of interest to citizens and act as a channel of political, social, economic and ...
Green European Foundation
The Green European Foundation is a political foundation at European level funded by the European Parliament.
The Green European Foundation is a political foundation at European level funded by the European Parliament.
Green Institute Foundation
The Green Institute (Zielony Instytut in Polish) is a think-tank established in Bydgoszcz in 2009 by Beata Maciejewska, Dariusz Szwed and Karol Zamojski with its registered office in Warsaw.
The Green Institute (Zielony Instytut in Polish) is a think-tank established in Bydgoszcz in 2009 by Beata Maciejewska, Dariusz Szwed and Karol Zamojski with its registered office in Warsaw.
Groupement de recherche et d'études pour la civilisation européenne
The Groupement de recherche et d'études pour la civilisation européenne, also known by its French acronym GRECE is an ethnonationalist think-tank, founded in 1968 by the journalist and...
The Groupement de recherche et d'études pour la civilisation européenne, also known by its French acronym GRECE is an ethnonationalist think-tank, founded in 1968 by the journalist and...
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (Greek acronym: ELIAMEP) is an independent, non-profit Greek institute that does policy-oriented research and training.
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (Greek acronym: ELIAMEP) is an independent, non-profit Greek institute that does policy-oriented research and training.
Institut Constant de Rebecque
The Institut Constant de Rebecque is a Swiss free-market, classical liberal and libertarian think tank founded in January 2005 in Lausanne, named after writer and political philosopher Benjamin ...
The Institut Constant de Rebecque is a Swiss free-market, classical liberal and libertarian think tank founded in January 2005 in Lausanne, named after writer and political philosopher Benjamin ...
Institute for Security and Development Policy
The Institute for Security and Development Policy is a Stockholm-based independent and non-profit research and policy institute.
The Institute for Security and Development Policy is a Stockholm-based independent and non-profit research and policy institute.
Institute for Social and Economic Analyses
The Institute for Social and Economic Analyses is a Prague-based think tank established in 2002.
The Institute for Social and Economic Analyses is a Prague-based think tank established in 2002.
Institute for Social and European Studies
The Institute for Social and European Studies (ISES) is a non-profit think tank in Hungary it is active in Szombathely, Kőszeg and Budapest.
The Institute for Social and European Studies (ISES) is a non-profit think tank in Hungary it is active in Szombathely, Kőszeg and Budapest.
Institute of Economic Studies
The Institute of Economic Studies is a Paris based non-profit organization created in 1989.
The Institute of Economic Studies is a Paris based non-profit organization created in 1989.
Institute of Public Affairs, Poland
Institute of Public Affairs is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank in Poland.
Institute of Public Affairs is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank in Poland.
International Centre for Policy Studies (ICPS)
The International Centre for Policy Studies is a Independent NGO, founded in 1994 which aims to promote public policy concepts and practice and apply them to influential policy research that aff...
The International Centre for Policy Studies is a Independent NGO, founded in 1994 which aims to promote public policy concepts and practice and apply them to influential policy research that aff...
International Institute for Research and Education
The International Institute for Research and Education (IIRE) is a research and educational centre based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The International Institute for Research and Education (IIRE) is a research and educational centre based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Istituto Affari Internazionali
An Italian non-profit organization, the Istituto Affari Internazionali was founded in 1965 by Altiero Spinelli, its first director, thanks to joint contributions from the Fondazione Olivetti, th...
An Italian non-profit organization, the Istituto Affari Internazionali was founded in 1965 by Altiero Spinelli, its first director, thanks to joint contributions from the Fondazione Olivetti, th...
Itinera Institute
The Itinera Institute is a Brussels-based neo-liberal think-tank that undertakes research that “identifies and promotes roads for policy reform towards sustained economic growth and social prote...
The Itinera Institute is a Brussels-based neo-liberal think-tank that undertakes research that “identifies and promotes roads for policy reform towards sustained economic growth and social prote...
Leap2020
LEAP/Europe 2020 (Laboratoire Européen d'Anticipation Politique, English: also known as European Laboratory of Political Anticipation) is a think tank established to analyze and anticipate...
LEAP/Europe 2020 (Laboratoire Européen d'Anticipation Politique, English: also known as European Laboratory of Political Anticipation) is a think tank established to analyze and anticipate...
Liberal Laboratory (Norway)
LibLab (short for Liberalt Laboratorium - Liberal Laboratory) is a Norwegian liberal think-tank.
LibLab (short for Liberalt Laboratorium - Liberal Laboratory) is a Norwegian liberal think-tank.
Liberales Institut
The Liberales Institut is a Swiss classical liberal think tank, founded in Zürich in 1979 by Robert Nef.
The Liberales Institut is a Swiss classical liberal think tank, founded in Zürich in 1979 by Robert Nef.
Liberty Seminars
The Liberty Seminars is a project organized by a Slovenian classical liberal think tank the Lighthouse Association in the Bohinj Valley of Triglav National Park in north-western Slovenia.
The Liberty Seminars is a project organized by a Slovenian classical liberal think tank the Lighthouse Association in the Bohinj Valley of Triglav National Park in north-western Slovenia.
Liberté chérie (association)
The French association Liberté Chérie ("Beloved Freedom"), created in March 2001 under the name Liberté j'écris ton nom ("Freedom, I write your name"), first came to public prominence on Jun...
The French association Liberté Chérie ("Beloved Freedom"), created in March 2001 under the name Liberté j'écris ton nom ("Freedom, I write your name"), first came to public prominence on Jun...
Manfred Wörner Foundation
The Manfred Wörner Foundation is a Bulgarian not-for-profit non-governmental organization established on October 20, 1994, and registered in 1996.
The Manfred Wörner Foundation is a Bulgarian not-for-profit non-governmental organization established on October 20, 1994, and registered in 1996.
Millennium Institute
The Millennium Institute (Millennium Intézet) has brought a new approach to the policy making level in Hungary being the first generalistic think tank in the country and having a strong cultural...
The Millennium Institute (Millennium Intézet) has brought a new approach to the policy making level in Hungary being the first generalistic think tank in the country and having a strong cultural...
Mont Pelerin Society
The Mont Pelerin Society is an international organization composed of economists, philosophers, historians, intellectuals, business leaders, and others who favour classical liberalism.
The Mont Pelerin Society is an international organization composed of economists, philosophers, historians, intellectuals, business leaders, and others who favour classical liberalism.
New Direction (think tank)
New Direction – The Foundation for European Reform is a centre-right think tank that formulates policies promoting the free market and opposing a federal Europe.
New Direction – The Foundation for European Reform is a centre-right think tank that formulates policies promoting the free market and opposing a federal Europe.
New Economic School - Georgia
The New Economic School - Georgia (NESG) (in Georgian: ახალი ეკონომიკური სკოლა საქართველო) is a libertarian think-tank, non-profit organisation, NGO based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The New Economic School - Georgia (NESG) (in Georgian: ახალი ეკონომიკური სკოლა საქართველო) is a libertarian think-tank, non-profit organisation, NGO based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
New Economic School – Georgia
The New Economic School - Georgia (NESG) (in Georgian: ახალი ეკონომიკური სკოლა საქართველო) is a libertarian think-tank, non-profit organisation, NGO based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The New Economic School - Georgia (NESG) (in Georgian: ახალი ეკონომიკური სკოლა საქართველო) is a libertarian think-tank, non-profit organisation, NGO based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Nomos Center
Nomos Center (Центр «Номос») or fully the Center for assistance to the geopolitical problems and euroatlantic cooperation of the Black sea region studies Nomos (Центр сприяння вивчен...
Nomos Center (Центр «Номос») or fully the Center for assistance to the geopolitical problems and euroatlantic cooperation of the Black sea region studies Nomos (Центр сприяння вивчен...
Nova Civitas
Nova Civitas, currently think-tank LIBERA!, is a Flemish think tank based on the principles of classic liberalism in combination with Anglo-Saxon conservativism.
Nova Civitas, currently think-tank LIBERA!, is a Flemish think tank based on the principles of classic liberalism in combination with Anglo-Saxon conservativism.
Piratbyrån
Piratbyrån Piratbyrån ("The Pirate Bureau") was a Swedish organization (or think tank) established to support people opposed to current ideas about intellectual property — by freely sharing...
Piratbyrån Piratbyrån ("The Pirate Bureau") was a Swedish organization (or think tank) established to support people opposed to current ideas about intellectual property — by freely sharing...
Political Academy of Socialist Party of Albania
Political Academy of Socialist Party of Albania or simply Political Academy is the first academy of modern left-wing leadership in Albania.
Political Academy of Socialist Party of Albania or simply Political Academy is the first academy of modern left-wing leadership in Albania.
Political Academy of the Austrian People's Party
The Political Academy of the Austrian People's Party, PolAk for short, is the educational institution of the Austrian People's Party (Österreichische Volkspartei).
The Political Academy of the Austrian People's Party, PolAk for short, is the educational institution of the Austrian People's Party (Österreichische Volkspartei).
Political Academy of the Socialist Party of Albania
Political Academy of the Socialist Party of Albania or simply Political Academy is the first academy of modern left-wing leadership in Albania.
Political Academy of the Socialist Party of Albania or simply Political Academy is the first academy of modern left-wing leadership in Albania.
Political foundation at European level
A European political foundation, formally a political foundation at European level, informally a Eurofoundation, is a research and advocacy organization close to, but independent fro...
A European political foundation, formally a political foundation at European level, informally a Eurofoundation, is a research and advocacy organization close to, but independent fro...
Prague Security Studies Institute
The Prague Security Studies Institute is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in early 2002 to advance the building of a just, secure, democratic, free-market society in the C...
The Prague Security Studies Institute is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in early 2002 to advance the building of a just, secure, democratic, free-market society in the C...
Ratio Institute
Ratio is a Swedish research institute focussing on entrepreneurship and the market economy.
Ratio is a Swedish research institute focussing on entrepreneurship and the market economy.
Romanian Academic Society
The Romanian Academic Society (Societatea Academică din România in Romanian) is a Bucharest-based think tank and NGO founded in 1996.
The Romanian Academic Society (Societatea Academică din România in Romanian) is a Bucharest-based think tank and NGO founded in 1996.
RWI Essen
The RWI Essen, full German name Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V., is one of the leading economic research institutions in Germany.
The RWI Essen, full German name Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V., is one of the leading economic research institutions in Germany.
Saint-Simon Foundation
The Saint-Simon Foundation (Fondation Saint-Simon) was a French think tank created in 1982 by the historian François Furet.
The Saint-Simon Foundation (Fondation Saint-Simon) was a French think tank created in 1982 by the historian François Furet.
Sobieski Institute
Instytut Sobieskiego (The Sobieski Institute) is a think tank founded in Poland in 2004, known for its political advocacy of the polish right political movements and its support to Poland's form...
Instytut Sobieskiego (The Sobieski Institute) is a think tank founded in Poland in 2004, known for its political advocacy of the polish right political movements and its support to Poland's form...
Stiftelsen Manifest
Stifelsen Manifest is a Norwegian socialist think-tank.
Stifelsen Manifest is a Norwegian socialist think-tank.
Teldersstichting
The Telders Stichting (Telders Foundation) is a Dutch think tank linked to People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.
The Telders Stichting (Telders Foundation) is a Dutch think tank linked to People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.
The Hague Club
The Hague Club is formed by the Chief Executives of ca 30 major private Foundations in Europe.
The Hague Club is formed by the Chief Executives of ca 30 major private Foundations in Europe.
Timbro
Timbro is a libertarian, free market think tank and book publisher based in Stockholm, Sweden, that works to promote ideas, influence legislation and public opinion.
Timbro is a libertarian, free market think tank and book publisher based in Stockholm, Sweden, that works to promote ideas, influence legislation and public opinion.
Transatlantic Institute
The Transatlantic Institute is a think tank affiliated with the American Jewish Committee.
The Transatlantic Institute is a think tank affiliated with the American Jewish Committee.
Transnational Institute
Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international think tank for progressive politics.
Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international think tank for progressive politics.
tt30
tt30 is a young think tank, an offshoot of the Club of Rome, composed of around 30 men and women ages 25-35.
tt30 is a young think tank, an offshoot of the Club of Rome, composed of around 30 men and women ages 25-35.
Vlaamse Volksbeweging
The Vlaamse Volksbeweging (Flemish People's Movement) or VVB is a Flemish nationalist thinktank and pressure group located in Berchem, Belgium.
The Vlaamse Volksbeweging (Flemish People's Movement) or VVB is a Flemish nationalist thinktank and pressure group located in Berchem, Belgium.
Wiardi Beckman Stichting
The Wiardi Beckman Stichting (The Wiardi Beckman Foundation) is a Dutch think tank linked to the left-of-center Labour Party (PvdA).
The Wiardi Beckman Stichting (The Wiardi Beckman Foundation) is a Dutch think tank linked to the left-of-center Labour Party (PvdA).