Its main focus is on current EU and European political and policy debates.
there are seven member institutes: CEPS, DIIS (Denmark), ELCANO (Spain), Notre Europe (France), SIEPS (Sweden), HIIA (Hungary) and Clingendael (Netherlands).
The network publishes joint publications on topical issues (e.g. flexible integration, Europe of citizens).
EPIN is a network that offers its member institutes the opportunity to contribute to the 'European added-value' for researchers, decision-makers and citizens.
The network provides a platform for researchers and policy analysts to establish personal links, exchange knowledge and collaborate on EU-related issues.
Members bring their national perspectives to bear on the issues tackled and through collaboration they contribute to establish a 'European added-value' (e.g. on EU communication, flexible integration).