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Issue 05 / 2008<br />
75 63<br />
TRANSPORT THINK ASSOCIATIONS, TANKS AND<br />
COMPANIES, TRAINING CENTERS AND INSTITUTIONS<br />
IN BRUSSELS
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Academy Avignon<br />
Bertelsmann Stiftung<br />
ACADEMY AVIGNON<br />
Rue Jacques de Lalaing, 4<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 75 99<br />
Fax +32.2.230 78 61<br />
info@academyavignon.net<br />
www.academyavignon.net<br />
BERTELSMANN<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.280 28 30<br />
Fax +32.2.280 32 21<br />
stefani.weiss@bertelsmann.de<br />
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de<br />
Founded in: 1977, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 2000<br />
Employess in Brussels: 2<br />
Project Coordinator<br />
Biando Palmieri<br />
Creative Director<br />
Dieter-Michael Grohmann<br />
Intentions: Organised as a Non Profit Organisation, Academy Avignon adds value to the role of entrepreneurial<br />
associations, especially in the light of its capacity to represent the interests of the enterprises and to promote the<br />
development of collaborative economic ventures.<br />
Founder<br />
Reinhard Mohn<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Stefani Weiss<br />
Intentions: The work of Bertelsmann Stiftung is based on the conviction that competition and civic engagement<br />
are fundamental for ensuring social change. The Brussels project office focuses mainly on <strong>European</strong> foreign and<br />
security policy and on issues related to Europe´s role in world affairs.<br />
Brussels <strong>European</strong> and<br />
Global Economic Laboratory<br />
BRUEGEL<br />
Rue de la Charité, 33<br />
1230 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.227 42 70<br />
Fax +32.2.227 42 19<br />
info@bruegel.org<br />
www.bruegel.org<br />
Founded in: 2004, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
Employess in Brussels: 11<br />
Chairman<br />
Leszek Balcerowicz<br />
Director<br />
Jean Pisani-Ferry<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Jamie Dettmer<br />
Intentions: Bruegel aims to contribute to the quality of economic policymaking in Europe through open, fact-based<br />
and policy-relevant research, analysis and discussion.
Centre for <strong>European</strong><br />
Policy Studies<br />
CEPS<br />
Place du Congrès, 1<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.229 39 11<br />
Fax +32.2.219 41 51<br />
info@ceps.eu<br />
www.ceps.eu<br />
Founded in: 1983, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1983<br />
Employess in Brussels: 65<br />
Director<br />
Dr. Daniel Gros<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Karel Lannoo<br />
Spokesman<br />
Marco Incerti<br />
Intentions: Founded in 1983, the Centre for <strong>European</strong> Policy Studies is an independent policy research institute dedicated<br />
to producing sound policy research leading to constructive solutions to the challenges facing Europe today.<br />
Centre for the New Europe<br />
CNE<br />
Rue de Luxembourg 23, bte 1<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.506 40 00<br />
Fax +32.2.506 40 09<br />
info@cne.org<br />
www.cne.org<br />
Managing Director<br />
James Rogers<br />
President<br />
Stephen Pollard<br />
Intentions:The Centre for the New Europe AISBL is a non-profit, non-partisan research foundation based in<br />
Brussels. CNE has a unique modus operandi, reflecting the EU itself. The HQ is in Brussels, but it has a network of<br />
Fellows based across the Member States, who work from both their own country and in Brussels.<br />
Club des Organismes de<br />
Recherche Associés<br />
CLORA<br />
Avenue des Arts, 8<br />
1210 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.506 88 64<br />
Fax +32.2.506 88 45<br />
poubel@clora.eu<br />
www.clora.eu<br />
Founded in: 1991, France<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
Employess in Brussels: 19<br />
Director<br />
Bertrand Bouchet<br />
Intentions: CLORA was set up in 1991 by 9 French research organisations willing to share their competencies in order<br />
to strengthen their relationship with the <strong>European</strong> Union in the areas of research, technology and innovations.<br />
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The Club of Madrid<br />
CLUB DE MADRID<br />
Rue de la Loi 155, bloc C<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 33 37/8<br />
Fax +32.2.230 33 37<br />
brussels_office1@clubmadrid.org<br />
www.clubmadrid.org<br />
Founded in: 2001, Madrid<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
Employess in Brussels: 4<br />
Secretary General<br />
Fernando Perpiña-Robert<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Claudia Caldeirinha<br />
Intentions: The Club of Madrid acts as a consultative body for governments and institutions involved in processes<br />
of democratic transition. The personal and practical experience of its members – 68 former heads of state and<br />
government - is the Club’s unique resource.<br />
The Conference<br />
Board Europe<br />
CONFERENCE BOARD<br />
Chaussée de La Hulpe 130,<br />
box 11<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.675 54 05<br />
Fax +32.2.675 03 95<br />
brussels@conference-board.org<br />
www.conference-board.org<br />
Founded in: 1916, U.S.<br />
In Brussels since: 1977<br />
Employess in Brussels: 32<br />
Director<br />
Barbara Reno<br />
Communication<br />
Director<br />
Andrew Tank<br />
Intentions: The Conference Board Europe has operated in Europe for 30 years, conducting a highly-regarded<br />
Councils program, which provides executives with high level, peer to peer dialogue that enables them to discuss<br />
operating challenges and expand their knowledge of best practice.<br />
Confrontations Europe<br />
CONFRONTATIONS<br />
EUROPE<br />
Rue du Luxembourg, 19–21<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.213 62 70<br />
Fax +32.2.213 62 79<br />
userafin@confrontations.org<br />
www.confrontations.org<br />
Founded in: 1991, Brussels<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
Employess in Brussels: 6<br />
Director/Founder<br />
Philippe Herzog<br />
Chairman/<br />
Secretary General<br />
Claude Fischer<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Ursula Serafin<br />
Intentions: Independent from any political party, Confrontations Europe’s main objective is to contribute to better<br />
citizen information, to train French stakeholders to <strong>European</strong> ones and to connect them with networks from other<br />
EU States Members.
<strong>European</strong> Centre for International<br />
Political Economy<br />
ECIPE<br />
Rue Belliard, 4–6<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.289 13 50<br />
Fax +32.2.289 13 59<br />
info@ecipe.org<br />
www.ecipe.org<br />
Founded in: 2006, Sweden<br />
In Brussels since: 2006<br />
Employess in Brussels: 7<br />
Director/President<br />
Fredrik Erixon<br />
Co-Director<br />
Razeen Sally<br />
Intentions: ECIPE is an independent, Brussels-based think tank dedicated to trade policy and international<br />
economic policy of concern to Europe. Launched in 2006, ECIPE has quickly established itself as one of the leading<br />
<strong>European</strong> policy-research institutes in the fields of the world economy.<br />
<strong>European</strong> Enterprise<br />
Institute<br />
EEI<br />
Rue Belliard, 15–17<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.289 64 20<br />
Fax +32.2.502 04 41<br />
info@european-enterprise.org<br />
www.european-enterprise.org<br />
Director/President<br />
Peter Jungen<br />
Executive Director<br />
Jerzy Samborski<br />
Intentions: The EEI aims to promote entrepreneurship in the EU policy community and to provide a platform for the<br />
ideas and philosophy of entrepreneurship throughout Europe.<br />
EFOREUROPE<br />
EFE<br />
Rue de Spa, 32<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 29 25<br />
Fax +32.2.230 23 42<br />
info@eforeurope.com<br />
www.eforeurope.com<br />
Founded in: 2005<br />
In Brussels since: 2005<br />
Employess in Brussels:<br />
Director<br />
Alexandre Schramme<br />
Intentions: EforEurope is a new institution, supported by an International Advisory Board. Its primary ambition is<br />
to transmit or to reinforce, for the benefit of decision makers of today and tomorrow, knowledge of the new Europe<br />
through high quality training sessions.<br />
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The Royal Institute for<br />
International Relations<br />
EGMONT<br />
Rue de Namur, 69<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.223 41 14<br />
Fax +32.2.223 41 16<br />
info@egmontinstitute.be<br />
www.egmontinstitute.be<br />
Founded in: 1947, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1947<br />
Employess in Brussels: 5<br />
President<br />
Viscount Etienne Davignon<br />
Director<br />
Claude Misson<br />
Spokesman<br />
Sami Andoura<br />
Intentions: The EGMONT Institute analyses international topics of current concern, but it focuses mainly EU<br />
integration, security and global governance questions in the broad sense, the Middle East, the dialogue amongst<br />
civilisations and economic and preventive diplomacy.<br />
<strong>European</strong> Institute for<br />
Asian Studies<br />
EIAS<br />
Rue de la Loi 67, box 2<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 81 22<br />
Fax +32.2.230 54 02<br />
eias@eias.org<br />
www.eias.org<br />
Founded in: 1989, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1989<br />
Employess in Brussels: 8–10<br />
Secretary General<br />
Willem Van der Geest<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Dick Gupwell<br />
Intentions: EIAS analyses political, economic and security relations between the EU and Asia. It seeks to provide<br />
expertise to the EU institutions, the academic world and business by disseminating concise material on EU-Asia<br />
relations and important developments in Asia.<br />
<strong>European</strong> Policy Centre<br />
EPC<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.231 03 40<br />
Fax +32.2.231 07 04<br />
info@epc.eu<br />
www.epc.eu<br />
Founded in: 1997, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1997<br />
Employess in Brussels: 23<br />
Chief Executive<br />
Hans Martens<br />
Comm. Director<br />
Jacki Davis<br />
Chairman<br />
Antonio Vitorino<br />
Intentions: The EPC is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank, committed to making <strong>European</strong> integration work.<br />
It works at the ‘cutting edge’ of <strong>European</strong> and global policy-making, providing rapid, high-quality information and<br />
analysis on the EU and global policy agenda.
<strong>European</strong> Round Table of<br />
Industrialists<br />
ERT<br />
Place des Carabiniers, 18A<br />
1030 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.534 31 00<br />
Fax +32.2.534 73 48<br />
contact@ert.eu<br />
www.ert.eu<br />
Founded in: 1983<br />
Employess in Brussels: 7<br />
Chairman<br />
Jorma Ollila<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Wim Philippa<br />
Intentions: ERT is an informal forum bringing together around 45 CEOs and chairmen of major multinational companies<br />
of <strong>European</strong> parentage who believe that a dynamic and competitive industrial base can deliver sustainable<br />
economic growth and job opportunities in Europe.<br />
The <strong>European</strong> Trade Union<br />
Institute for Research,<br />
Education and Health<br />
and Safety<br />
ETUI-REHS<br />
Bld du Roi Albert II, 5<br />
1210 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.224 04 70<br />
Fax +32.2.224 05 02<br />
etui@etui.org<br />
www.etui.org<br />
Founded in: 2005<br />
Director Research<br />
Henning Jørgensen<br />
General Director<br />
Philippe Pochet<br />
Director Education<br />
Jeff Bridgford<br />
Intentions: The ETUI forms a bridge between trade union movement and academic world. It keeps trade unions<br />
informed about <strong>European</strong> matters affecting their policy, and conducts independent research on topics of strategic<br />
importance to them.<br />
<strong>European</strong> Movement<br />
EUROPEAN<br />
MOVEMENT<br />
Square de Meeus, 25<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.508 30 88<br />
Fax +32.2.508 30 89 38<br />
secretariat@europeanmovement.eu<br />
www.europeanmovement.eu<br />
Founded in: 1948<br />
President<br />
Pat Cox<br />
Secretary General<br />
Henrik Kroner<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Lorenzo Bellincampi<br />
Intentions: The <strong>European</strong> Movement International is an all-party political and cultural international organization,<br />
think-tank and pressure group known as the main and most recognized platform of pro-<strong>European</strong> NGOs.<br />
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East West Institute<br />
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung<br />
FES<br />
Rue du Taciturne, 38<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.234 62 80<br />
Fax +32.2.234 62 81<br />
fes@fes-europe.eu<br />
www.fes-europe.eu<br />
Founded in: 1925, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 1976<br />
Employess in Brussels: 10<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Dr. Ernst Stetter<br />
CEO<br />
Dr. Roland Schmidt<br />
Intentions: The FES maintains offices in 33 countries the world, intending to foster the dialogue between<br />
democratic forces with the aim of bringing about a balance of interests, resolving conflicts and drawing up policy<br />
options.<br />
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung<br />
für die Freiheit<br />
EWI<br />
Rue de la Loi, 83–85<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.743 46 10<br />
Fax +32.2.743 46 39<br />
brussels@ewi.info<br />
www.ewi.info<br />
Founded in: 1981, U.S.<br />
In Brussels since: 1981<br />
Employess in Brussels: 10<br />
FNST<br />
Avenue de Cortenbergh 118,<br />
bte 1<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.282 09 30<br />
Fax +32.2.282 09 31<br />
brussels@fnst.org<br />
www.freiheit.org<br />
Founded in: 1958, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 1985<br />
Employess in Brussels: 6<br />
President/CEO<br />
John Edwin Mroz<br />
Executive Director<br />
Vasil Hudak<br />
Spokeswoman<br />
Rebecca Weaver<br />
Intentions: EWI, a <strong>European</strong>-American institution, operates long-term projects that create trust and understanding<br />
and seek to reduce tensions from Eurasia to the trans-Atlantic region using a unique network of private and public<br />
sector leaders in more than 40 nations.<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Dr. J. D. Wickert<br />
CEO<br />
Rolf Berndt<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Susanne Hartig<br />
Intentions: The Dialogue Programme Brussels aims to add a liberal dimension to the international development<br />
dialogue. The emphasis lies on the development of modern-day solutions in important areas of liberal politics such<br />
as human rights, civil society, market economy, free trade and environment.
Fondation pour l`innovation<br />
politique<br />
FONDAPOL<br />
Rond Point Schuman, 6<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.753 67 00<br />
europe@fondapol.org<br />
www.fondapol.org<br />
Founded in: 2002, France<br />
In Brussels since: 2005<br />
Director<br />
Franck Debié<br />
Chief Executive Officer<br />
Manon Borel<br />
Spokeswoman<br />
Nathalie Neveu<br />
Intentions: The Fondation pour l’innovation politique has the objective of identifying the principles that will allow<br />
France and Europe to build their unity and assert themselves in the world. It places the primacyof freedom as a<br />
value at the center of its actions.<br />
Fondation EurActiv<br />
FONDATION<br />
EURACTIV<br />
Bld Charlemagne 1, box 1<br />
1041 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.226 58 25<br />
Fax +32.2.226 58 20<br />
info@euractiv.org<br />
www.euractiv.org<br />
Founded in: 2004<br />
FONDATION ROBERT<br />
SCHUMAN<br />
Rond-Point Schuman, 6<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.234 78 26<br />
Fondation Robert Schuman Fax +32.2.234 77 72<br />
bruxelles@robert-schuman.eu<br />
www.robert-schuman.eu<br />
Founded in: 1992, France<br />
Secretary General<br />
Julian Oliver<br />
EU Projects Director<br />
Jean Charles de Cordes<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Stephanie Rhomberg<br />
Intentions: Fondation EurActiv’s activities include research in new sources on EU policies, advices by assisting<br />
media to access and diffuse information, logistical support to partners and training by providing speakers for<br />
conferences as well as policy training for journalists and young professionals.<br />
President<br />
Jean-Dominique Giuliani<br />
General Manager<br />
Pascale Joannin<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Claire Dhéret<br />
Intentions: The Robert Schuman Foundation develops research on the <strong>European</strong> Union and its policies and promotes<br />
the content of these in France, Europe and abroad. It encourages, enriches and stimulates <strong>European</strong> debate<br />
with its research, publications and conferences.<br />
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Friends of europe/<br />
Les amis de l`Europe<br />
German Marshall Fund of<br />
the United States<br />
FRIENDS OF EUROPE<br />
Rue Belliard, 137<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.737 91 45<br />
Fax +32.2.738 75 97<br />
info@friendsofeurope.org<br />
www.friendsofeurope.org<br />
Founded in: 1999, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1999<br />
Employess in Brussels: 9<br />
GMF<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.238 52 70<br />
Fax +32.2.238 52 99<br />
infobrussels@gmfus.org<br />
www.gmfus.org<br />
Founded in: 1972 (gmf), U.S.<br />
In Brussels since: 2001<br />
Employess in Brussels: 15<br />
Secretary General<br />
Giles Merritt<br />
Director<br />
Nathalie Furrer<br />
Spokesman<br />
Geert Cami<br />
Intentions: Friends of Europe’s goal is to stimulate new thinking on the future of Europe and widen the EU debate<br />
by making it more controversial and lively, by covering a large spectrum of issues and by encouraging media<br />
involvement and the use of media technologies.<br />
The Gallup<br />
Organisation Europe<br />
GALLUP<br />
Avenue Michel Ange, 70<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.734 54 18<br />
Fax +32.2.734 54 19<br />
contact@gallup-europe.be<br />
Founded in: 1935<br />
In Brussels since: 2003<br />
Employess in Brussels: 10<br />
Director<br />
Robert Manchin<br />
Spokesman<br />
Louis de Schorlemer<br />
Intentions: Gallup Europe aims to deliver proactive cutting-edge service and measurement-based strategic advice<br />
for all policy areas. By reflecting the opinions and attitudes of <strong>European</strong> citizens, Gallup facilitates the understanding<br />
of complex issues and helps decision-makers shape their agendas.<br />
President<br />
Craig Kennedy<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Ronald D. Asmus<br />
Spokesman<br />
Elizabeth Boswell Rega<br />
Intentions: The German Marshall Fund’s mission is to help strengthen transatlantic cooperation by providing a<br />
better understanding of the implications of a more integrated Europe for the United States and the effect this has<br />
on U.S.-EU relations and NATO.
Group de Recherche et<br />
D´Information sur la Paix et<br />
la Sécurité<br />
GRIP<br />
Rue de la Consolation, 70<br />
1030 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.241 84 20<br />
Fax +32.2.245 19 33<br />
admi@grip.org<br />
www.grip.org<br />
Founded in: 1979, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1979<br />
Employess in Brussels: 20<br />
Director/Spokesman<br />
Bernard Adam<br />
Intentions: GRIP‘s main aims are study, research, information and training on problems of peace, defence and<br />
disarmament with a view to improving international security in Europe and throughout the world.<br />
Heinrich Böll Stiftung<br />
HBS<br />
Rue d’Arlon, 15<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.743 41 00<br />
Fax +32.2.743 41 09<br />
brussels@boell.be<br />
www.boell.be<br />
Founded in: 1997, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 1998<br />
Employess in Brussels: 8<br />
CEO<br />
Birgit Laubach<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Claude Weinber<br />
Chairpersons/Board<br />
Ralf Fücks<br />
Barbara Unmüßig<br />
Intentions: The Foundation‘s primary objective is to support political education both within Germany and abroad,<br />
thus promoting democratic involvement, socio-political activism, and cross-cultural understanding. It also provides<br />
support for art and culture.<br />
Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung<br />
HSS<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 50 81<br />
Fax +32.2.230 70 27<br />
bruessel@hss.de<br />
www.hss.de<br />
Founded in: 1967, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 1986<br />
Employess in Brussels: 5<br />
CEO<br />
Dr. P. Witterauf<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Markus Russ<br />
Spokesman<br />
Hubertus Klingsbögl<br />
Intentions: The Hanns Seidel Foundation is a registered association dedicated exclusively and directly to public<br />
interests. Its mission and commitment is to promote the democratic and civic education of the German population<br />
on the basis of Christianity.<br />
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International Crisis Group<br />
Information Diffusion<br />
Europe Ass.<br />
Institut Europeen des<br />
Relations Internationales<br />
ICG<br />
Avenue Louise, 149<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.502 90 38<br />
Fax +32.2.502 50 38<br />
brussels@crisisgroup.org<br />
www.crisisgroup.org<br />
Founded in: 2001, Belgium<br />
Employess in Brussels: 28<br />
ID‘S<br />
Rue Saint-Georges, 99<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.735 13 01<br />
Fax +32.2.735 13 01<br />
info@idseurope.org<br />
www.idseurope.org<br />
Founded in: 1997, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1997<br />
Employess in Brussels: 1<br />
IERI<br />
Bld Charlemagne, 27A<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.280 14 95<br />
Fax +32.2.280 14 95<br />
info@ieri.be<br />
www.ieri.be<br />
Founded in: 1998, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1998<br />
Employess in Brussels: 5<br />
President & CEO<br />
Gareth Evans<br />
Vice-President<br />
Alain Délétroz<br />
Co-Chairman<br />
Lord Patten of Barnes<br />
Intentions: The ICG is an independent, non-partisan source of analysis and advice to governments and intergovernmental<br />
bodies on conflict prevention and resolution. Crisis Group combines expert field research, practical<br />
policy recommendations and high-level advocacy in its advocacy offices.<br />
Director<br />
Laurence Wattier<br />
Intentions:ID’s helps organisations in the not-for-profit sector such as NGOs, associations and enterprises of the<br />
social economy, local or international, to widen their perspectives and add an EU aspect to their work by providing<br />
training and information.<br />
Director/Founder<br />
Irnerio Seminatore<br />
Chairman/<br />
Secretary General<br />
Daniel Van Lerberghe<br />
Spokesman<br />
Jacques Lippert<br />
Intentions: Covering the study of international relations from the political, economic, strategic and security<br />
perspectives, the IERI’s research and analysis work is centred around three main axes: the EU’s CFSP, the countries<br />
of CEE/CIS/NIS and regional integration.
Brussels Branch of Institut<br />
Français des Relations<br />
Internationales<br />
International Security Information<br />
Service Europe<br />
ISIS<br />
Rue Archimède, 50<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 74 46<br />
Fax +32.2.230 61 13<br />
info@isis-europe.org<br />
www.isis-europe.org<br />
Founded in: 1995, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1995<br />
Employess in Brussels: 3<br />
Director<br />
Giji Gya<br />
Intentions: ISIS Europe is an independent research organisation which facilitates parliamentary and interinstitutional<br />
dialogue and provides policy input to strengthen common approaches to conflict prevention, crisis<br />
management, arms control and disarmament ESDP development and implementation.<br />
The Kangaroo Group Free<br />
Movement and Security<br />
IFRI-BRUSSELS<br />
Avenue d`Auderghem, 22–28<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.238 51 12<br />
Fax +32.2.238 51 15<br />
info.eurifri@ifri.org<br />
www.ifri.org<br />
Founded in: 1979, France<br />
In Brussels since: 2005<br />
Employess in Brussels: 4<br />
KANGAROO GROUP<br />
Rue Wiertz 60, EAS 260<br />
1047 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.284 46 66<br />
Fax +32.2.280 07 84<br />
office@kangaroogroup.eu<br />
www.kangaroogroup.eu<br />
Founded in: 1979, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1979<br />
Employess in Brussels: 2<br />
President<br />
Thierry de Montbrial<br />
Spokeswoman<br />
Natacha Crance<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Susanne Nies<br />
Intentions: IFRI-Brussels was set up as the Brussels based branch of IFRI to contribute to the biodiversity of the<br />
policy-thinking in Brussels with a view to stimulate the political debate and to feed the decision making process in<br />
the EU institutions.<br />
Chairman<br />
Karl von Wogau MEP<br />
Director / Spokeswomen<br />
Liselotte Hallen-Schulthess<br />
Intentions: The Kangaroo Group, Free Movement and Security, is an association of cross party members of the<br />
<strong>European</strong> Parliament, Commission and council and representatives of industry working to enhance <strong>European</strong><br />
integration around common projects: <strong>European</strong> Home Market, <strong>European</strong> currency, <strong>European</strong> Security and Defence.<br />
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Konrad Adenauer Stiftung<br />
Madariaga - College of<br />
Europe Foundation<br />
MADARIAGA<br />
Rue Royale, 87<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.209 62 10<br />
Fax +32.2.209 62 11<br />
info@madariaga.org<br />
www.madariaga.org<br />
Founded in: 1998, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1998<br />
Employess in Brussels: 7<br />
Executive Director<br />
Pierre Defraigne<br />
Deputy Director<br />
Marie-Ange Schellekens-<br />
Gaiffe<br />
Intentions: The Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation is dedicated to promoting original thinking on the role<br />
of the <strong>European</strong> Union in an era of global change. The Foundation seeks to stir up the <strong>European</strong> citizen, to connect<br />
EU global economic and strategic powers and to develop the culture and practice of conflict prevention.<br />
Institut Européen de<br />
Recherche sur la Coopération<br />
Méditerranéenne et<br />
Euro-Arabe<br />
KAS<br />
Avenue de l‘ Yser, 11<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.743 07 43<br />
Fax +32.2.743 07 49<br />
sekretariat@eukas.be<br />
www.eukas.eu<br />
Founded in: 1955, Germany<br />
In Brussels since: 1978<br />
Employess in Brussels: 10<br />
MEDEA<br />
Avenue Louise, 475<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.231 13 00<br />
Fax +32.2.231 06 46<br />
info@medea.be<br />
www.medea.be<br />
Founded in: Belgium<br />
Secretary General<br />
Wilhelm Staudacher<br />
Director<br />
Dr. Peter R. Weilemann<br />
Intentions: The KAS offers political education, conducts research for political projects, grants scholarships and<br />
researches the history of Christian Democracy. It supports the <strong>European</strong> unification, international understanding,<br />
and development-policy cooperation.<br />
Chairman<br />
J.P. Robert Vandenbegine<br />
Secretary General<br />
François-Xavier de Donnéa<br />
Spokersperson<br />
Nathalie Janne d‘Othée<br />
Intentions: MEDEA and the Institute in English <strong>European</strong> Research Institute wish to be a reference point for people<br />
wanting to engage in the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue. It seeks to create exchanges between political, economic,<br />
and diplomatic players, which allow the formation of operational contacts leading to concrete results.
Mouvement Européen<br />
Belgique<br />
Observatoire Social<br />
Européen<br />
OSE<br />
Rue Paul-Emile Janson, 13<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.537 19 71<br />
Fax +32.2.539 28 08<br />
info@ose.be<br />
www.ose.be<br />
Founded in: 1984, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1984<br />
Employess in Brussels: 13<br />
General Director<br />
Philippe Pochet<br />
Intentions: The OSE aims to foster a better understanding of the social implications of the building of Europe.<br />
Its main tasks are to monitor developments in Community policies, particularly social policies, and to analyse the<br />
forces and players at work.<br />
Open Society Institute<br />
Brussels<br />
MOUVEMENT<br />
EUROPEEN<br />
Avenue d’Auderghem, 63<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.231 06 22<br />
Fax +32.2.280 09 65<br />
info@mouvement-europeen.be<br />
www.mouvement-europeen.be<br />
Founded in: 1948, Belgium<br />
OSI<br />
Place Stéphanie, 6<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.505 46 46<br />
Fax +32.2.502 46 46<br />
osi-brussels@osi-eu.org<br />
www.osi-brussels.eu<br />
Founded in: 1993, Brussels<br />
In Brussels since: 1997<br />
Employess in Brussels: 7<br />
Director<br />
Maité Abram<br />
CEO<br />
Anne Van Lancker<br />
Secretary General<br />
Pierre Hermant<br />
Intentions: The <strong>European</strong> Movement-Belgium wants to inform citizens about Europe and create a large debate<br />
about the EU. The <strong>European</strong> Movement-Belgium is member of the <strong>European</strong> Movement International which was<br />
created in 1948 by the founding fathers of Europe such as Churchill and Adenauer.<br />
Director<br />
Andre Wilkens<br />
Intentions: The representative office of OSI and the Soros foundations network to the EU and West <strong>European</strong><br />
partners. It advocates to EU decision-makers on issues of concern to the Soros network and also acts as a clearing<br />
house to facilitate collaboration between the network and the various institutions of the EU.<br />
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SDA<br />
Rue Belliard, 137<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.737 91 48<br />
Fax +32.2.736 32 16<br />
Security & Defence <strong>Agenda</strong> info@securitydefenceagenda.org<br />
www.securitydefenceagenda.org<br />
The Centre<br />
The Lisbon Council<br />
Founded in: 2002, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2002<br />
Employess in Brussels: 6<br />
THE CENTRE<br />
Avenue Marnix, 22<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.548 02 60<br />
Fax +32.2.548 02 61<br />
paul.adamson@thecentre.eu.<br />
www.thecentre.eu<br />
Founded in: 2004, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
THE LISBON COUNCIL<br />
Rue de la Loi 155, Bloc C<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.647 95 75<br />
Fax +32.2.640 98 28<br />
info@lisboncouncil.net<br />
www.lisboncouncil.net<br />
Founded in: 2003, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2003<br />
Director<br />
Giles Merritt<br />
Managing Director<br />
Geert Cami<br />
Senior Manager<br />
Jessica Henderson<br />
Intentions: The SDA is Brussels’ only neutral & regular forum where NATO and the EU, industries and academia,<br />
government officials, NGOs and journalists gather to discuss <strong>European</strong> and transatlantic security and defence<br />
policies. It also serves as a networking centre of defence-related think tanks.<br />
Founder / Director<br />
Paul Adamson<br />
Founder / Director<br />
Martin Porter<br />
Intentions: The Centre is Brussels‘ first think-do tank, operating at the interface of <strong>European</strong> public policy and<br />
communications. It is a forum for developing, exchanging, and driving forward ideas on policy issues and an<br />
intelligent communications consultancy.<br />
President<br />
Paul Hofheinz<br />
Director<br />
Ann Mettler<br />
Director, Human<br />
Capital Center<br />
Dr. Peer Ederer<br />
Intentions: The Lisbon Council is an advocacy group and policy network committed to raising <strong>European</strong> competitiveness,<br />
encouraging economic growth, promoting structural reform, creating jobs and working towards a better,<br />
more prosperous future.
Trans <strong>European</strong> Policy Studies<br />
Association<br />
Transatlantic Policy<br />
Network<br />
TPN<br />
Rue Froissart, 115<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 61 49<br />
Fax +32.2.230 58 96<br />
www.tpnonline.org<br />
Founded in: 1992<br />
Chairman<br />
Robert Bennett<br />
Director General<br />
Brussels<br />
Vivien Haig<br />
Intentions: A non-governmental network rooted in the worlds of business and politics, the TPN devotes itself to<br />
strengthening the EU-US transatlantic partnership to ensure global security, economic growth, stability and the<br />
enhancement of democratic values.<br />
Transatlantic Institute<br />
TEPSA<br />
Rue d’Egmont, 11<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.511 34 70<br />
Fax +32.2.511 67 70<br />
tepsa@tepsa.be<br />
www.tepsa.eu<br />
Founded in: 1974, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 1974<br />
Employess in Brussels: 3<br />
TRANSATLANTIC<br />
INSTITUTE<br />
Rue des Quatre Bras, 6<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.500 72 80<br />
info@transatlanticinstitute.org<br />
Founded in: 2004, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2004<br />
Employess in Brussels: 4<br />
Chairman<br />
Wolfgang Wessels<br />
Secretary General<br />
Graham Avery<br />
Secretary General<br />
Graham Avery<br />
Intentions: TEPSA is a network of leading research institutes in the field of <strong>European</strong> affairs throughout Europe. Its<br />
aim is to provide high quality research on <strong>European</strong> integration in order to stimulate discussion on policies and<br />
political options for Europe.<br />
Director/Founder<br />
Dr. Emanuele Ottolenghi<br />
Chairman/Secretary<br />
General<br />
Louis Perlmutter<br />
Spokesperson<br />
Daniel Rackowski<br />
Intentions: The Transatlantic Institute is devoted to strengthening transatlantic ties, improving dialogue on policy<br />
challenges and promoting better understanding of core issues confronting the democratic world.<br />
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World Security Institute<br />
<strong>European</strong> Training Cabinet<br />
on the <strong>European</strong> Union and<br />
its Competitions<br />
Centre Européen de<br />
Recherches Internationales<br />
et Stratégiques<br />
WSI<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.235 24 18<br />
Fax +32.2.235 24 19<br />
info@wsibrussels.org<br />
www.wsibrussels.org<br />
Founded in: 1972, U.S.<br />
In Brussels since: 2002<br />
Employess in Brussels: 3<br />
CEFEC<br />
Rue Stevin, 38<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.230 48 78<br />
Fax +32.2.230 49 79<br />
info-cefec@cefec.eu<br />
www.cefec.eu<br />
Founded in: 2004<br />
CERIS<br />
Rue de Stassart, 117<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.502 89 39<br />
Fax +32.2.537 40 75<br />
info@ceris.be<br />
www.ceris.be<br />
Founded in: 1988<br />
President<br />
Dr. Bruce G. Blair<br />
Director Brussels<br />
Mark Burgess<br />
Intentions: The World Security Institute Brussels is a Belgian-registered not-for-profit legal entity (ASBL) that provides<br />
information, comment, analysis, and recommendations to publics, policy analysts and policymakers, helping<br />
develop innovative and lasting solutions to today‘s (and tomorrow‘s) security and defence dilemmas.<br />
Director<br />
Jean-Luc Bardoux<br />
Intentions: Cefec is designed for professionals who intend to register for the EU Institution competitions, therefore<br />
aiming at a <strong>European</strong> civil servants job. It offers evening and Saturday classes and efficient personalised training, in<br />
order to make classes convenient for everyone.<br />
Chairman<br />
Georges Delcoigne<br />
Intentions: In-service trainings organized in partnership with leading universities. Teaching staff composed by top<br />
international officials and scholars drawn from universities renowned for their excellence. Professional’s international<br />
audience: Brussels based diplomats, EU or Nato official, corporate executives and journalists.
College of Europe<br />
COLLEGE OF EUROPE<br />
Dijver, 11<br />
8000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.5.047 72 93<br />
Fax +32.5.047 72 80<br />
ird.info@coleurop.be<br />
www.coleurop.be<br />
Founded in: 1949<br />
Rector<br />
Mr. Paul Demaret<br />
Intentions: The College of Europe in Bruges has an excellent academic reputation and attracts a highly qualified<br />
pan-<strong>European</strong> faculty. It welcomes students from over 45 countries and can rely on its unique network of personal<br />
and institutional relationships developed throughout Europe and beyond.<br />
<strong>European</strong> Institute of Public<br />
Administration<br />
<strong>European</strong> Institute<br />
for Public<br />
Affairs and Lobbying<br />
EIPA<br />
O.L. Vrouweplein 22, P.O.<br />
box 1229<br />
6201 BE Maastricht, NL<br />
Tel +32.2.329 62 22<br />
Fax +32.2.329 62 96<br />
eipa@eipa-nl.eu<br />
www.eipa.eu<br />
Founded in: 1981<br />
EIPAL<br />
Avenue des Arts, 39<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.513 66 13<br />
Fax +32.2.358 45 66<br />
info@eipal.org<br />
www.eipal.org<br />
Founded in: 1994<br />
Director General<br />
Prof. Dr Marga Pröhl<br />
Senior Lecturer<br />
Alain Guggenbühl<br />
Head of Information<br />
Cosimo Monda<br />
Intentions: EIPA is the leading centre of <strong>European</strong> learning and development for the public sector. People who deal<br />
with <strong>European</strong> affairs can learn in a multi-cultural environment benefiting from the unique combination of practical<br />
know-how and scientific excellence.<br />
Director<br />
Christian Le Clercq<br />
Intentions: EIPAL was the first school in Brussels to provide high level evening training courses. These courses are<br />
specifically oriented towards the practice of lobbying and EU Affairs, and more than 450 students have already<br />
attended the institute.<br />
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EJC<br />
Rue de la Loi, 155<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.235 23 44<br />
Fax +32.2.400 42 20<br />
<strong>European</strong> Journalism Centre info@ejcseminars.eu<br />
www.ejcseminars.eu<br />
Academy of <strong>European</strong> Law<br />
Founded in: 1992<br />
ERA<br />
Rue Belliard, 159<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.736 25 02<br />
brusselsoffi ce@era.int<br />
www.era.int<br />
Founded in: 1992<br />
ETI<br />
Rue Froissart, 57<br />
1040 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.400 77 30<br />
Fax +32.2.732 75 25<br />
<strong>European</strong> Training Institute info@e-t-i.be<br />
www.e-t-i.be<br />
Founded in: 2005<br />
Director<br />
Wilfried Rütten<br />
Head of <strong>European</strong><br />
courses<br />
Giuseppe Zaffuto<br />
Intentions: The EJC seminars offer specifi c and relevant information on EU-related topics. They are designed to<br />
help journalists understand the EU mechanisms, their impact and in fi nding appropriate and reliable sources. EJC<br />
seminars also give tips on how to make EU issues more interesting and easily accessible to the public.<br />
President<br />
Dr. Jacques Santer<br />
Director of Academy<br />
Dr. Wolfgang Heusel<br />
Brussels Offi ce<br />
Marie-Laure Lule<br />
Intentions: ERA promotes the awareness, understanding and good practice of EU law by providing legal professionals<br />
with training and a forum for debate in the form of conferences, seminars, study visits, language courses,<br />
training projects and publications.<br />
Executive Chairman<br />
Daniel Guéguen<br />
Managing Director<br />
Stéphane Vanderveken<br />
Faculty Relations<br />
Vicky Marissen<br />
Intentions: ETI is the only training centre in Brussels offering a full range of programmes and seminars dedicated<br />
to <strong>European</strong> Public Affairs. ETI programmes and seminars are fully interactive. They examine all aspects of Public<br />
Affairs management, the working of the <strong>European</strong> Institutions and the best ways of infl uencing their policies.
GIC Institute<br />
GIC<br />
Avenue de Tervueren, 300<br />
1150 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.740 22 55<br />
Fax +32.2.743 15 50<br />
gicinstitute@associationhq.com<br />
www.associationhq.com<br />
Founded in: 1991<br />
Intentions: The GIC Institute is an innovative professional development centre for your association community.<br />
Delivering a broad range of courses targeted at boosting the knowledge and skills of association staff, the GIC<br />
Institute is uniquely positioned to help your staff meet tomorrow‘s challenges.<br />
Institute for <strong>European</strong><br />
Studies<br />
Interel Training Centre<br />
IES<br />
Bld de la Plaine, 15<br />
1050 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.629 12 22<br />
Fax +32.2.629 18 09<br />
ies@vub.ac.be<br />
www.ies.be<br />
Founded in: 2001, Belgium<br />
In Brussels since: 2001<br />
Employess in Brussels: 30<br />
INTEREL<br />
Avenue de Tervueren, 402<br />
1150 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.761 66 16<br />
Fax +32.2.777 05 10<br />
lgg@interel.eu<br />
www.intereltraining.be<br />
Founded in: 2006<br />
President<br />
Prof. Dr. Bart De Schutter<br />
Academic Director<br />
Prof. Dr. S. Oberthür<br />
Executive Director<br />
A. Antoine<br />
Intentions: The IES explores EU institutions, policies and law within the context of globalisation and global governance.<br />
It offers academic education and training and advanced research in various disciplines.<br />
Managing Director<br />
Jan Van Heuverswyn<br />
Programme Director<br />
Lucyna Gutman-Grauer<br />
Intentions: Interel is a communications consultancy delivering expert public relations and public affairs services<br />
to both private and public clients. The Interel Training Centre was set up in January 2006 in order to provide clients<br />
with training opportunities in communication and interest representation.<br />
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INTERFACEUROPE<br />
The School of Business,<br />
Media and Politics<br />
INTERFACEUROPE<br />
Rue du Trône, 12<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.213 00 30<br />
Fax +32.2.213 00 39<br />
interface@interfaceurope.eu<br />
www.interfaceurope.eu<br />
Founded in: 2003<br />
SBMP<br />
Rue Philippe Lebon, 64<br />
1000 Brussels, Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.219 22 90<br />
Fax +32.2.219 22 92<br />
info@sbmp.eu<br />
www.sbmp.eu<br />
Founded in: 2007<br />
Managing Director<br />
Marc Loher<br />
Director for <strong>European</strong><br />
RD&I projects<br />
Landry Cochard<br />
Scientific advisor<br />
Dorothy Guy-Ohlson<br />
Intentions: Interface Europe has developed a unique range of High Added Value services and tools to help<br />
applicants fully exploit their potential of excellence in the field of research, innovation, training, company competitiveness<br />
and territorial attractiveness.<br />
Studies Director<br />
Professor Gregor Halff<br />
Conference Coordinator<br />
Rita Dantas<br />
Intentions: The School of Business, Media, and Politics (SBMP) teaches international communication management<br />
with the goal of raising standards of PR professionals across the field of communications on a global scale. The<br />
school is located in Brussels, home to some of the most important decision-makers on the <strong>European</strong> continent.<br />
WELCOMEUROPE<br />
WELCOMEUROPE<br />
Rue Leon, 38<br />
75018 Paris, France<br />
Tel +32.1.425 460 64<br />
Fax +32.1.425 470 04<br />
contact@welcomeurope.com<br />
www.welcomeurope.com<br />
Programme Director<br />
Camille Constans<br />
Intentions: Welcomeurope frequently responds to the various needs of the client’s organisations. In-house<br />
consultants and trainers formulate the training programmes in accordance to the specific areas of interest for the<br />
client sectors of their interests as well as areas of geographical importance.
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<strong>European</strong> <strong>Agenda</strong><br />
Rue Philippe Lebon 64<br />
1000 Brussels<br />
Belgium<br />
Tel +32.2.2 19 22 90<br />
Fax +32.2.2 19 22 92<br />
info@europeanagenda.eu<br />
www.europeanagenda.eu<br />
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