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Think TankEDARA

EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH ACADEMY

Mariakerke Ghent, BELGIUMResearch centerReg: 7647314100441-32Since 22/09/2025

Budget

€11,457

EP Access

1

accredited persons

Staff

3

1.75 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

EDARA, is an independent European research and training centre. It does not propagate any religious or sectarian ideology and is not affiliated to any political party or movement. Rather, it has a vision that transcends the ideology of isolation and strictness in favour of the values of tolerance, coexistence and civilised dialogue. EDARA is officially registered with its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. EDARA works at European, national and international levels. Since 2010, it has been producing scientific reports and is considered an advisor and source of expertise on strategic development, training and peacebuilding.

EU Legislative Interests

The main topics or policies targeted are: European Climate Pact and European Climate Law (Regulation (EU) 2021/1119) EU Global Gateway strategy (JOIN(2021) 30 final), focused on sustainable development and global partnerships EU Artificial Intelligence Act (2025). Additionally to strengthen academic freedom, protect freedom of belief, combat hate speech, and address threats such as extremism and foreign interference through the Democracy Shield.

Communication Activities

To implement a strategic communication activities include targeted events, campaigns, and publications that raise awareness about Climate change , sustainable development between EU and other global partners and in a framework of academic freedom, democracy protection, and EU related AI regulations and strategic advice to the EP.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

EDARA has partners with other research centers like UG and UA. en FVG and also with Trends Research and Mesbar and aims to be a leading centre providing services, knowledge and research tools. EDARA seeks scientific partnerships with universities and research institutions with the focus on scientific research and civilised dialogue to enhance security and to build global peace among different peoples, cultures and religions.

Organisation Members

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Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.