Free membership
Thanks to a grant from the King Baudouin Foundation, EPC's strategic partner, the EPC may, in exceptional circumstances, grant free membership to organisations in the third sector that have limited financial means and whose contribution would bring added value to the work of the EPC.
The EPC is committed to building a strong European think tank network. If you want to become a Think Tank member, please get in touch with us.
Main criteria
The organisations falling under the following categories may apply: not-for-profit associations, registered charities, voluntary bodies, non-governmental organisations, social enterprises, mutuals or cooperatives.
Applicant bodies’ missions and objectives must be compatible with the aims and objectives of the EPC.
Applicant bodies must be legally constituted and be able to provide proof of official registration.
They must provide written justification for their request, including providing a copy of their current annual budget/and most recent accounts for verification purposes.
Conditions
Free membership will be granted for a limited time period and will be reviewed after 12 months. Renewal of free membership is not automatic.
The EPC reserves the right to refuse any application for free membership.
Applicants may not disclose the arrangement with EPC to third parties.
Applicants will receive the same benefits as paying members in their categories.
Any request for a free membership will be dealt with within four weeks from the date of submission to the EPC.
In certain cases, for example, retired EU or national officials, individual membership is possible and is considered on a case-by-case basis.