cep Institute | cep - Centre for European Policy Network

The cep | Centre for European Policy is a European think tank funded by the non-profit Stiftung Ordnungspolitik. Its work is based on the principles of the free market economy. The Centres for European Policy Network is made up of the cep institutes in Germany, France and Italy. These institutes work closely together to promote freedom in Europe and ensure stability beyond the EU in the face of geopolitical change.

About us

The cep | Centre for European Policy is a European think tank funded by the non-profit Stiftung Ordnungspolitik. Its work is based on the principles of the free market economy.

The Centres for European Policy Network is made up of the cep institutes in Germany, France and Italy.

These institutes work closely together to promote freedom in Europe and ensure stability beyond the EU in the face of geopolitical change.

cep Team

The cep team is primarily made up of lawyers and economists. They analyse current EU legislation in Berlin, Freiburg, Paris and Rome. The researchers are supported by the communications and media department, the Executive Board office and native-speaker translators.

Board & CEO

The Executive Board manages the Foundation and its affiliated Centre for European Politics. It ensures that its activities consolidate and promote the foundations of a liberal economic and social order in accordance with the purpose of the Foundation.

Board of Foundation

The Board of Foundation ensures that the organisation and its Centre for European Policy Network carry out their tasks in accordance with the purpose of the Foundation and that the funds are used accordingly.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the pillar of support and guidance at the heart of our organisation. Composed of seasoned experts, visionary leaders and passionate individuals, the Board of Trustees embodies the spirit of excellence and innovation that drives the Centres for European Policy Network.

Background Discussions

In their background discussions, the Stiftung Ordnungspolitik and the Centre for European Politics foster an exchange of opinions and ideas on current issues of German and European economic policy. To this end, influential personalities from politics and society regularly visit the Foundation.

Our traffic lights system

The individual directives and proposals of EU legislative projects are assessed visually using the three traffic light colours red, yellow and green. The traffic light system has established itself as a trademark of the Centre for European Policy (cep) since the think tank was founded. In addition to the detailed analyses, it provides a quick overview.