Centre for European Policy Studies
Acronym: CEPS
General Information
Identification Code: 206201438220-85
Website: http://www.ceps.eu
Entity Form: Aisbl
Registration Category: Think tanks and research institutions
Registration Date: 6/2/2020
Last Update: 7/18/2023
EP Accredited Number: 3
Mission & Interests
Goals: CEPS is among the most authoritative think tanks operating in the European Union. CEPS serves as a leading forum for debate on EU affairs, but its most distinguishing feature lies in its strong in-house research capacity, complemented by an extensive network of partners. CEPS is an independent, not-for-profit institution that provides high-quality research without promoting the interests of any other organisation or company. Goals:
- To carry out state-of-the-art policy research leading to solutions to European challenges
- To provide a forum for discussion among all stakeholders in the European policy process
- To build collaborative networks of researchers, policy-makers, NGO and business representatives across Europe
- To disseminate our findings and views through a regular flow of publications and public events
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Banking and financial services
- Borders and security
- Budget
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Competition
- Digital economy and society
- Economy, finance and the euro
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Energy
- Enlargement
- Environment
- European neighbourhood policy
- External relations
- Food safety
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- Institutional affairs
- International co-operation and development
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Migration and asylum
- Public health
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Single market
- Taxation
- Trade
- Transport
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- european
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Brexit, EU Multiannual Financial Framework, European Fund for Strategic Investment, Circular Economy, Cybersecurity, EMU governance, NGEU, Green Deal
Communication Activities: Several H2020 contracts; studies for other DGs, constant stream of publications, press updates & briefings, bilateral meetings with national government officials; CEPS Ideas Lab.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Place du Congrès 1
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 22293911
EU Office
Address: Place du Congrès 1
Post Code: 1000
City: Brussels
Country: BELGIUM
Phone:
Indic Phone: 32
Phone Number: 22293911
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- EU funding
- Grants
- Member's contributions
- Other
Other Source Info: EU Funding (procurement): 2,042,595€
Grants (H2020, DG Just, EASI, RFCS...): 1,702,436€
Membership:1,101,249€
Other: 1,371,345€
National : 260,103€
Please also see https://www.ceps.eu/ceps-projects/
Contributions:
- Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 603: 2544: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 1811: 49
- Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 603: 2544: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 1811: 50
Total Budget: 6477729
Grants:
Current Year:
Grants:
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 1
Members25 Percent: 7
Members50 Percent: 2
Members: 10
Members F T E: 2.8499999046325684
Info Members: CEPS employs a large number of researchers who produce a wide range of reports, studies and other publications which contain policy recommendations with the aim of contributing to better EU decision-making.
CEPS also organises a large number of seminars, workshops and conferences to disseminate its policy proposals and debate the latest policy developments with EU officials and practitioners in different areas.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: https://www.ceps.eu/current-ceps-corporate-members
Organisation Members: CEPS coordinates the European Policy Institutes Network (EPIN)
Current Job Opportunities
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Posted: 9/23/2025
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internBrussels, Belgiumfull-time-time
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