European integration, rule of Law, citizen Engagement, and common Values, Amplified by Thought leadership, Exchanges and Debate

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The EPC’s mission as an independent think tank is to defend EU values & interests and foster European integration through analysis and debate. In 2022, the EPC will organise at least 50 events and produce 25 publications linked to Project ELEVATED (European integration, rule of Law, citizen Engagement and common Values Amplified by Thought leadership, Exchanges and Debate), reaching 163750 directly (7195000 indirectly). In line with the EPC’s mission & the CERV Programme priorities, ELEVATED will help to develop Europe’s public space on values, policies & citizens’ rights, and empower & engage citizens to take part actively in the debate on the EU’s future, achieved through: 3 horizontal activities • Conference on the Future of Europe - influencing trans-national & national debates and decision-making processes via traditional & novel democratic exercises, including through the Conference Observatory. • Trans-nationalisation of EU policy debates beyond the Brussels bubble through strengthened think tank cooperation and networks - investigating feasibility of establishing an Alliance of European Thinks Tanks/European Think Tank House, as well as using the Connecting Europe network of 25+ civil society organisations to better connect EU decision-making with European civil society. • Explaining the EU and its functioning to the broader public - through events & analysis on major developments in the EU institutional calendar, including Council Presidencies & major EU summits. 3 thematic pillars • Defending democratic & fundamental rights covering rule of law & fundamental values, disinformation and citizens’ rights in terms of free movement, as well as migration/asylum debates. • Promoting welfare and social inclusion post-COVID19 covering a fair, sustainable and resilient recovery, a stronger Social Europe and the EU’s demographic challenges. • Empowering youth movements & citizens in environment/climate action, also covering just transition to climate neutrality.