ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy)

What ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) does

ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) is a non-profit, Athens-based think tank founded in 1988 that conducts research and policy analysis on European integration, foreign policy, security, migration, democracy, and regional affairs concerning Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Western Balkans, and wider Europe. Its core product portfolio is organized around nine thematic research programs — European institutions & policies, security & foreign policy, democracy/identity/culture, migration, extended Europe, Turkey, the Mediterranean, climate & sustainable development, and the European economy — supported by a peer-reviewed academic journal (Journal of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies, published with Taylor & Francis/Routledge), policy briefs, explainers, podcasts, the Europe Direct ELIAMEP Attica information service, the annual European Seminars (running since 2011), and the ELIAMEP Summer Academy run jointly with the American College of Greece. The organization has approximately 97 staff and is led by Director General Dr. Elena Lazarou under Chairman Professor Loukas Tsoukalis.

The foundation is funded primarily through project-based grants from the European Commission, the Greek government, and institutional donors (notably the A.G. Leventis Foundation, which endows the 'Arian Kontelli' European Programme). Its distribution relies on a multilingual (Greek/English) website, weekly newsletter, active social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Bluesky, an in-house podcast series, and convening power through flagship events and direct engagement with the European Parliament (Greek Office), the Hellenic Parliament, and the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Strategic partnerships with peer institutions — German Marshall Fund, Carnegie Europe, CEPS, ISPI, and the American College of Greece — extend its reach within the transatlantic think tank ecosystem. Recent (2026) additions include the ELIAMEP Defence Hub, the Geopolitical and Diplomacy Observatory, the Theodoros Kouloumbis Transatlantic Relations Program, and the New Paths to Resilience migration project, indicating an active build-out of dedicated verticals alongside the existing program structure.

Name

ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy)

Legal name

ELIAMEP (Ελληνικό Ίδρυμα για την Ευρωπαϊκή & Εξωτερική Πολιτική)

Website

https://eliamep.gr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ELIAMEP is a Greek non-profit think tank founded in 1988 that conducts policy research on European integration, foreign policy, security, and regional affairs for policymakers, academics, and civil society, funded primarily by EU and government grants.

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Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Donor Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) Programs (BPADABAN), Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting for Donor Programs (BPADAOAL), Education Policy Advocacy & Lobbying Organizations (EDADADAB)

Keywords

• Policy research services
• Foreign policy analysis
• European affairs research
• Think tank consulting
• Geopolitical analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ELIAMEP is a non-profit think tank that conducts policy research and analysis on European and foreign affairs, producing publications (policy briefs, working papers, explainers, forecasts), an academic journal, podcasts, and multimedia content. It operates nine thematic research programs and convenes policymakers, academics, and civil society through annual European Seminars, the Summer Academy for emerging leaders, and dedicated research hubs on defense and geopolitics.

Product overview

ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) is a think tank organization offering a portfolio of research programs and analytical products. The core offerings include thematic research programs on topics spanning European institutions, security & foreign policy, democracy & identity, migration, Turkey, Mediterranean affairs, climate & sustainable development, and European economy. Supporting products include publications and policy analysis (working papers, briefs, explainers), the ELIAMEP Defence Hub for security research, the Geopolitical and Diplomacy Observatory for monitoring regional developments, a podcast series featuring expert discussions, the Europe Direct information service, and the annual European Seminars and Summer Academy educational programs. The organization also hosts the European Programme 'Arian Kontelli' and initiatives on Greek economic diplomacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Europe Direct ELIAMEP Attica: European Information Center providing EU-related information and resources
• ELIAMEP Explainer
• European Seminars
• think nea
• Southeast European and Black Sea Studies (Journal)

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 annual European Seminars held since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Europe Direct ELIAMEP AtticacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Taylor & Francis (Routledge)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
• Greek Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• European Parliament (Greek Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Hellenic ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• American College of Greece (ACG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• German Marshall FundmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner
• CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Carnegie EuropemoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner
• ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): KAS is a German political foundation affiliated with the CDU, conducting policy research and dialogue programs on European affairs, foreign policy, and democracy. It is a broad incumbent given broader ideological mandate, but overlapping in European policy research and convening activities.
• Brookings Institution: Brookings is a US-based public policy organization producing research on foreign policy, economics, and governance. It is a broad incumbent operating at much larger scale, with overlapping European and foreign policy research output.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Chatham House is a London-based international affairs think tank producing research across global geopolitics, security, and economics. It is a broad incumbent operating at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint, but overlapping substantially in European and security policy analysis.

Direct peers

• Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS): CEPS is a Brussels-based think tank producing policy research on European integration, economics, and foreign policy. It is a direct peer through overlapping policy analysis mandates, EU institutional clients, and an existing strategic partnership with ELIAMEP.
• European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR): ECFR is a pan-European foreign policy think tank with offices across EU capitals producing analysis on European foreign policy, security, and geopolitics. It is a direct peer through overlapping European security and foreign policy mandate and a similar network of member-state policy experts.
• Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI): IAI is an Italian foreign policy think tank producing research on European integration, security, and Mediterranean affairs. It is a direct peer given overlapping focus on Mediterranean and EU affairs and similar scale, and is institutionally active in the same transatlantic networks.
• German Marshall Fund (GMF): GMF is a US-based think tank focused on transatlantic relations, European integration, and democracy. It is a direct peer through shared thematic focus on transatlantic and European affairs, and through a confirmed strategic partnership with ELIAMEP.
• ISPI (Italian Institute for International Political Studies): ISPI is a Milan-based think tank producing analysis on geopolitics, security, and international economics. It is a direct peer through overlapping Mediterranean and European security focus, a confirmed strategic partnership with ELIAMEP, and similar scale.
• Carnegie Europe: Carnegie Europe is a leading Brussels-based foreign policy think tank producing analysis on European politics, security, and transatlantic relations. It is a direct peer given overlapping thematic focus, similar target audience of policymakers, and a confirmed strategic partnership with ELIAMEP.
• Bruegel: Bruegel is a Brussels-based economic policy think tank focused on European economy and integration. It is a direct peer through overlapping EU policy analysis mandate, institutional client base, and a similar mix of research, publications, and convening.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC48JvfQuxtHnLISmRqvLV3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/eliamep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eliamep
• Instagraminstagram.com/eliamep

Compliance1 record

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