The European Center for Populism Studies
Budget
€306,203,002
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
9
6.75 FTE
EU Grants
€260,000
Mission & Goals
The European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organisation based in Brussels that conducts research and policy analysis on political populism and its implications for democratic governance, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. ECPS contributes to EU policymaking by providing evidence-based research, policy briefs, expert opinions, and analytical input for legislative and non-legislative initiatives. The organisation engages with EU institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders through meetings, consultations, public events, and written contributions. ECPS supports the values of the European Union, including pluralism, transparency, accountability, freedom of expression, and multilateral cooperation, and aims to strengthen democratic resilience and open societies in Europe and globally.
EU Legislative Interests
• European Democracy Action Plan • Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising • Code of Practice on Disinformation (strengthened implementation framework) • Rule of Law Mechanism and annual Rule of Law Report • European Union Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020–2024 and successor framework • European Democracy Action Plan (parliamentary oversight and resolutions) • European Union Anti-Racism Action Plan • Gender Equality Strategy of the European Union • Parliamentary resolutions on threats to democracy, media freedom, and pluralism
Communication Activities
ECPS engages with EU institutions primarily through research-based and informational outreach activities. These include the publication and dissemination of policy briefs, analytical reports, commentaries, and expert interviews addressing issues related to democratic resilience, political populism, disinformation, rule of law, and fundamental rights. Relevant outputs are shared with officials of the European Commission and Members of the European Parliament through written communications and public-access platforms. ECPS also organises and participates in public and expert events, including seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and conferences, some of which involve EU officials, parliamentary staff, and policy experts. ECPS has already organised 3 events, collaborating with MEPs in the European Parliament to disseminate the annual reports. In addition, ECPS contributes to open public consultations, expert dialogues, and stakeholder exchanges related to legislative and non-legislative initiatives, particularly in the areas of democracy, digital governance, and human rights. These activities aim to provide evidence-based analysis and facilitate informed discussion, without engaging in direct advocacy for specific legislative outcomes.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
None
Organisation Members
None
Additional Information
The EU fund that was received will cover all project activities till the project ends in 2027. So, in the total budget, only the 2024 spending amount is included. Since no contribution amount exceeding %10 applies in our case, as none of the expenditures exceed this threshold, we have not indicated any amount.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.