Bruegel (2005; Brussels; 67 staff; bruegel.org)

An independent European think tank whose mission is “to improve the quality of economic policy with open and fact-based research, analysis and debate.” Members include EU Member State governments, international corporations and financial institutions. Maintains a dual focus on analysis and impact. They have relationships with policymakers at multiple governance levels.

Research areas:

European Macroeconomics and Governance;
Global Economics and Governance;
Finance and Financial Regulation;
Innovation and Competition;
Energy and Climate.

Programs:

Public and private research projects
Visiting Fellowships

Publications:

Annual reports
Podcasts and Videos
Blogs, opinions and testimonies
Policy papers, reports, strategy papers
HIGHLIGHT: ‘Export and patent specialization in low carbon technologies’ (August 2018), which explores how global trade and patenting patterns create competitive advantages for some countries in low-carbon sector innovation.

Leadership: Guntram B. Wolff (Director), Jean‐Claude Trichet (Chairperson)

Budget: ~€5.0m