About us | cep - Centre for European Policy Network

The cep | Centre for European Policy Network is the European policy think tank funded by the non-profit Foundation for “Ordnungspolitik”. Our work is underpinned by the principles of a free market economy.

Financial Markets & Information Technologies

The department analyses EU proposals for a stable, sustainable and digital financial economy. At its core, it deals with the digitalisation of the financial sector, sustainable finance, the strengthening of capital markets, the regulation of telecommunications markets, cyber security and a European data economy.

Energy, Environment, Climate and Transport

The department analyses the EU proposals for a secure, affordable and sustainable energy supply with the aim of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. It focuses on decarbonisation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, the integrated energy and transport market, environmental protection and the circular economy.

Single Market, Competition, Economic, Fiscal Policy

The department analyses EU proposals to improve and defend the internal market and to coordinate the economic and fiscal policies of the member states. It focuses on balanced economic growth, ecological and social progress and the digital transformation.

Technological Innovation, Infrastructure & Industrial Development

The department analyses the economic and regulatory requirements for the transformation of European industry towards climate neutrality. The focus is on successful transformation as a holistic interaction of private innovation, public infrastructure and smart market-orientated incentive policies.

Digitalization & New Technologies

The department analyses EU proposals on digital policy issues such as AI. The focus is on the question of how fair competition and human dignity can be protected in the digital age. A digital regulatory framework is needed that defends European values, strategic sovereignty and freedom of choice.

cep Italia

The Centro Politiche Europee acts as a cep partner institute in the Italian capital Rome. The foundation seeks contact with opinion-leading public and private actors. It publishes its own research with a focus on Italy as well as on the entire cep area of influence. It organises meetings and participates in events throughout Europe in order to build up a network of stakeholders through its own expertise.

cep France

The Centre de Politique Européenne acts as a cep partner institute in the French capital Paris. The foundation seeks contact with opinion-leading public and private actors. It publishes its own research with a focus on France as well as on the entire cep area of influence. It organises meetings and takes part in events throughout Europe in order to build up a network of stakeholders through its own expertise.

cep Centrum für Europäische Politik

Das cep | Centrum für Europäische Politik ist der europapolitische Think Tank der Stiftung Ordnungspolitik. Er fokussiert sich auf die Analyse der EU-Gesetzgebung und die Förderung der europäischen Integration. Das cep bietet politische Empfehlungen für öffentliche und private Akteure, um eine relevante Stimme in der Debatte zur Zukunft Europas zu sein.