Friends of Europe is an unusual think-tank in that we don't fit the mould of a group of researchers in a closed environment.
We open our activities to all who are interested in Europe's future. Our readers and debating partners are from the EU, its institutions and member governments, companies great and small, NGOs, civil society groups, industry associations, the press and academia.
Friends of Europe does not have an agenda other than making a contribution towards a better understanding of the challenges facing Europe and the world. The distinguished members of our
Praesidium and Board of Trustees share this aspiration, and help to make
Friends of Europe what it is: a think-tank for EU debate that spans the spectrum of European political opinion.
The running of
Friends of Europe's expanding work programme is handled day-to-day by the team, headed by:
- Giles Merritt, Secretary General;
- Geert Cami, Co-Founder & Director; and
- Nathalie Furrer, Director.
The direction and focus of our activities is decided in conjunction with our President, Viscount Etienne Davignon, and the Board of Trustees.