Contributing to European and global economic policy-making
Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of international economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. It seeks to contribute to European and global economic policy-making through open, fact-based and policy-relevant research, analysis and debate. Bruegel‘s governance and funding model is unique. Its membership includes EU governments and leading international corporations. Its day-to-day work is carried out at arm‘s length from members‘ interests.
Bruegel's history
The idea to set up a new, independent European think tank devoted to international economics stemmed from private discussions involving policymakers, business leaders and other individuals from several European countries in late 2002. The idea was endorsed and officially floated by France and Germany in their joint declaration in Paris on January 22nd, 2003*.
Bruegel's governance and funding
Bruegel has been established as a non-profit international association under Belgian law (AISBL). The Board consists of 11 individuals (10 in an initial phase) with backgrounds in government, business, academia and civil society. The Board appoints the Director and has decision-making powers on strategy, research programme, partnerships and budget but no responsibility for research conclusions and publications.
The statute and bylaws ensure that the Board‘s composition reflects the public-private balance and the diversity of the institute‘s stakeholders.
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Bruegel's scientific council
The Scientific Committee advises Bruegel and its Board on future research needs and provides feedback and evaluation on research ex post. It consists of 8 individuals recognised internationally in the academic world.
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Bruegel's board
The Board decides on strategy and adopts the research programme and budget. The Board does not bear responsibility for research results ‚ this remains with individual researchers, under the overall editorial oversight of Director Jean Pisani-Ferry.
The Board, chaired by Leszek Balcerowicz, consists of 11 members, all with distinguished backgrounds in government, business, civil society, academia and media.
Bruegel's members
Bruegel draws its unique nature from a balanced partnership between private and public stakeholders. Its member base is currently composed of EU member states, international corporations and international institutions.
Bruegel's staff
Bruegel comprises a core fellowship of top researchers from around the world, resident and non-resident, plus a team of operational staff.