ENA Institute for Alternative Policies

What ENA Institute for Alternative Policies does

ENA Institute for Alternative Policies (Ινστιτούτο Εναλλακτικών Ιδεών και Πολιτικών ΕΝΑ) is an independent, member-funded Greek think tank established in 2017 and headquartered at 9 Zalokosta Street in Athens, with regional branches in Komotini (Eastern Macedonia-Thrace) and Larissa (Thessaly). The institute produces evidence-based progressive policy research across six thematic areas — Politics, Economy, Society, International Affairs, Sustainable Development, and Commons — through a structured network of thematic circles, observatories, and dedicated coordinators. Its research output includes the Focus ENA economic analysis series, regular International & European Developments Bulletins, an annual Quality of Life in Greece social survey conducted with Prorata since 2022, policy papers, and books published through its own imprint (Εκδόσεις ΕΝΑ / ENA Publications). The institute is supported by an Advisory Council of more than 40 distinguished Greek academics and over 40 staff and contributors.

Name

ENA Institute for Alternative Policies

Legal name

Ινστιτούτο Εναλλακτικών Ιδεών και Πολιτικών ΕΝΑ (Institute for Alternative Ideas and Policies ENA)

Website

https://enainstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ENA Institute for Alternative Policies is an independent, Athens-based progressive Greek think tank founded in 2017 that produces policy research across economics, politics, society, and sustainability, serving policymakers, academics, civil society, and EU institutions.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research / Think Tank Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

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Economic Research, Statistics & Policy Advisory (BPADAMAJ)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Think tank services
• Policy analysis
• Social research
• Public affairs consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

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B2B

Offering type

Services

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

Revenue model

1. Member subscriptions: Annual membership fees from individual members: 20.00 EUR per year for regular members, 10.00 EUR for students, plus a one-time 5.00 EUR registration fee. This represents a recurring revenue stream from a community of hundreds of active members.
2. Donations: One-time and recurring financial donations from supporters who believe in the institute's mission of producing alternative policy proposals. The institute emphasizes its financial independence and self-funded status.
3. European and national research project grants: ENA participates in funded national and European research programmes including Erasmus+ (FORCE project), Creative Europe (EURO-NEXUS), European Urban Initiative (GRID), and LIFE Climate Governance (LIFE-RENEW). These project grants provide substantial funding for the institute's research activities.
4. Book sales and publishing: ENA publishes books through its own publishing house (Eκδόσεις ΕΝΑ). Book sales support the institute's editorial activities. Members receive a 30% discount on books.
5. Studies and consulting for public and private sector: ENA undertakes the preparation and implementation of studies in collaboration with public sector bodies, private sector organizations, and social economy entities. This includes specialized studies on green and digital transition, sectoral policies, and corporate compliance with EU sustainability frameworks.

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Core offering

ENA Institute produces evidence-based policy research, analysis, and proposals on Greek and European economic, social, political, environmental, and international affairs, organized into six thematic circles and observatories. It sells annual memberships to individuals, publishes books through its in-house publishing house (Εκδόσεις ΕΝΑ), conducts annual nationwide social surveys, and delivers EU-funded and commissioned research projects for public, private, and civil-society clients.

Product overview

ENA Institute for Alternative Policies (Ινστιτούτο Εναλλακτικών Πολιτικών ΕΝΑ) is an independent Greek think tank organized as a platform of interconnected research units and publications. The core offering consists of policy research and analysis across six thematic areas: Politics, Economy, Society, International Affairs, Sustainable Development, and Commons. Key products include the Focus ENA economic analysis series, regular Social Research surveys on quality of life in Greece, International & European Developments Bulletins, and the Policy Analysis Circle's outputs. The institute also publishes books through its own publishing house, operates EU-funded research projects (FORCE, EURO-NEXUS, GRID, LIFE-RENEW), and maintains specialized observatories including the Sustainable Development Observatory and the Recovery Fund Observatory. Additional services include a newsletter, Gender Equality Action Plan, and Child Protection Policy. The research units range from the Economic Analysis Circle and Policy Analysis Circle to specialized networks on Greek Diaspora and the Commons Observatory, all contributing to the institute's mission of producing applied policies with social justice and environmental sustainability focus.

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Products and services

• ENA Institute Annual Membership Annual subscription offering for individuals at 20 EUR (regular) or 10 EUR (student) plus a one-time 5 EUR registration fee. Provides members with free event access, book discounts, coworking space access, exclusive digital content, and participation in the annual general assembly.
• ENA Institute Books (Εκδόσεις ΕΝΑ) Books published through ENA's in-house publishing house, including the 2025 collective volume Ο τουρισμός στην Ελλάδα: μετασχηματισμοί, αντιστάσεις & προοπτικές with 29 contributing authors, distributed through Greek bookstores, wholesalers, and libraries.
• Focus ENA | Οικονομία Publication Series Regular flash analyses of macroeconomic indicators and figures of the Greek economy, published by the Economic Analysis Circle, presenting real economy data in an accessible format.
• Annual Quality of Life in Greece Survey Annual nationwide survey on the quality and cost of living in Greece, tracking trends in economic conditions, social attitudes, and political trust; produced by ENA's Social Analysis Team in cooperation with Prorata.
• EU-Funded Research Projects (FORCE, EURO-NEXUS, GRID, LIFE-RENEW) Multi-year EU-funded research projects covering digital transformation (FORCE), literary translation (EURO-NEXUS), urban climate resilience (GRID), and post-disaster reconstruction governance (LIFE-RENEW), coordinated or partnered by ENA with international consortia.
• Commissioned Studies and Consulting for Public and Private Sector Preparation and implementation of specialized studies for public sector bodies, private sector organizations, and social economy entities on green and digital transition, sectoral policies, and corporate compliance with EU sustainability frameworks.
• Public Events, Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences Regular public events, seminars, workshops, and conferences on Greek and European policy topics held at ENA's Athens headquarters, regional branches in Komotini and Larissa, and partner venues including the Athens Book Space, ESHEA Library, Delphi Economic Forum, and Beyond Expo.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual social survey on quality of life in Greece, now in its fourth consecutive year (2023-2026)
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• ProratacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Prorata is ENA's polling partner for the annual 'Quality of Life in Greece' social survey. This collaboration, begun in 2022, conducts nationwide opinion research on economic conditions, social attitudes, and political trust in Greece, producing longitudinal data cited in Eurostat comparisons and Greek policy debates.
• FORCE Consortium (Erasmus+ Jean Monnet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFORCE (Fourth Industrial Revolution: Challenges & Opportunities for Europe) was a Jean Monnet project under Erasmus+ coordinated by ENA. It examined technological, economic, social, environmental, and ethical dimensions of Industry 4.0 with 30 experts from six EU member states, producing policy papers, interviews, and a final report on a human-centered model for the 4th Industrial Revolution.
• European Urban Initiative (GRID Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRID – Green Routes, Smart Neighbourhoods is an ongoing European Urban Initiative project coordinated by the Municipality of Kallithea. ENA is a partner alongside the Municipality of Moschato-Tavros, technical firms (Thymios Papagiannis & Associates, Geospatial Enabling Technologies, Commonspace), and academic institutions (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). The project develops urban heat risk management using green corridors, IoT data, AI tools, AR/VR participatory design, and Web GIS over three years (October 2025 – September 2028).
• LIFE-RENEW Consortium (LIFE Climate Governance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIFE-RENEW (From Disaster Recovery to Sustainable Reconstruction) is a LIFE Climate Governance project with ENA as coordinator. Partners include I-CATALIST (Spain), Climato Sfera (Romania), Hogeschool PXL (Belgium), Kurzeme Planning Region (Latvia), IIASA (Austria), ANCI Toscana (Italy), Institute of Climate-Smart Agriculture (Ukraine), and Municipality of Kileon. The 36-month project develops governance tools for sustainable post-disaster reconstruction in Europe and Ukraine.
• Thematic Network for the Greek Diaspora (Θεματικό Δίκτυο για την Ελληνική Διασπορά)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished autumn 2023, this network focuses on diaspora policy, external and educational policy, tourism and culture, entrepreneurship and shipping, and political rights of the diaspora Greek community. Coordinator: Maria Filio Tridima. Connects academics, policymakers, and diaspora community organizations.
• Policy Theory Center (Κέντρο Πολιτικής Θεωρίας)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished autumn 2019, this center bridges theoretical political thought with applied policy practice. Coordinator: Dr. Giannis Kouris. Published the bilingual volume 'Contemporary Political Thought & Alternative Policies' (Σύγχρονος Πολιτικός Στοχασμός & Εναλλακτικές Πολιτικές). Connects Greek and international scholars with activists and civil society.
• Economic Analysis Circle (Κύκλος Οικονομικής Ανάλυσης)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonitors and analyzes macroeconomic, public finance, and labor market developments in Greece and Europe. Publishes the 'Focus ENA | Οικονομία' series and collaborates with economists from private and public sectors, including the Fiscal Policy Council and the Parliament Budget Office. Scientific Coordinator: Dr. Evgenia Fotoniata.
• International and European Analyses Circle (Κύκλος Διεθνών και Ευρωπαϊκών Αναλύσεων)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides macroscopic analysis of global and regional developments with emphasis on Europe. Publishes the regular 'Bulletin of International and European Developments'. Coordinator: Vangelis Vitzilaios. Engages with international and European academic and policy networks.
• Political Analysis Circle (Κύκλος Πολιτικής Ανάλυσης)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystematically analyzes phenomena shaping the domestic political landscape, including party system dynamics, political behavior, democratic crisis, and public discourse. Conducts opinion polls and publishes the 'Political Situation Analysis Bulletin'. Coordinator: Dr. Kostas Eleftheriou.
• Cultural Policy Circle (Κύκλος Πολιτισμικής Πολιτικής)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished autumn 2023, focuses on culture and cultural policy for societal regeneration. Addresses cultural industries, streaming platforms, social media, artistic labor rights, and the creative economy. Monitors cultural aspects of the Greece 2.0 Recovery Plan in cooperation with the Recovery Fund Observatory. Coordinator: Kostas Stratis.
• Sustainable Development Observatory (Παρατηρητήριο Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished October 2019 following the National Strategy for Sustainable and Just Development 2030. Promotes green transition and the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic, social, environmental). Supported by an extended circle of collaborators with significant interdisciplinary expertise. Coordinator: Giannis Efstathopoulos.
• Recovery Fund Observatory 'Greece 2.0' (Παρατηρητήριο Ταμείου Ανάκαμψης και Ανθεκτικότητας)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince summer 2022, ENA has been systematically monitoring the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), which directs 31.16 billion EUR to Greece for green and digital transition and social cohesion. Publishes regular 'Focus Report' bulletins analyzing absorption rates, payment dynamics, policy design, and implementation gaps. Active within the Economic Analysis Circle. Scientific Coordinators: Panagiotis Korkolis, Nikolas Lionis, Dr. Evgenia Fotoniata.
• Social Analysis Team (Ομάδα Κοινωνικής Ανάλυσης)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished 2019, monitors social policy impact by tracking key social indicators in employment, social security, health, welfare, education, environment, research, technology, migration, and demographics. Conducts annual nationwide survey on quality and cost of living in Greece. Coordinator: Eirini-Akribi Ntai.
• Tourism, Insularity and Blue Economy Team (Ομάδα Τουρισμού, Νησιωτικότητας και Γαλάζιας Οικονομίας)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished spring 2022, monitors tourism market dynamics, infrastructure, and development. Develops proposals for sustainable tourism addressing island challenges (peripherality, small size, isolation, resource deficits). Works on alternative, sustainable tourism models respecting local communities, environment, and workers. Coordinator: Angeliki Mitropoulou. Part of the Sustainable Development Circle.
• Municipality of KallitheacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead urban authority and coordinator of the GRID (Green Routes, Smart Neighbourhoods) European Urban Initiative project. ENA is a project partner contributing to urban heat risk management, climate adaptation, and participatory planning in southern Athens districts.
• Municipality of Moschato-TavroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating urban authority in the GRID project, alongside Kallithea. ENA contributes research and analysis support for climate resilience and urban planning in the municipality.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the GRID project. Contributes expertise in urban planning, environmental science, and climate research as part of the interdisciplinary consortium.
• Thymios Papagiannis & Associates SA (Engineering Consultancy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner in the GRID project providing engineering and urban planning expertise alongside ENA, municipalities, and academic institutions.
• I-CATALIST (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LIFE-RENEW project contributing expertise in climate governance and disaster recovery. One of eight international partners spanning five EU countries plus Ukraine.
• ANCI Toscana (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the LIFE-RENEW project representing the Tuscany region in climate resilience and disaster recovery research. One of eight international partners in the project coordinated by ENA.
• Hogeschool PXL (Belgium)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in the LIFE-RENEW project contributing academic research capacity to sustainable reconstruction and climate adaptation.
• International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA, Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research institute partner in LIFE-RENEW providing advanced systems analysis for climate resilience and governance frameworks.
• Observatory of the Commons (Παρατηρητήριο των Κοινών)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished spring 2019 to integrate commons and peer production themes into Greek public discourse. Maps and connects movements, initiatives, and communities creating and maintaining commons in Greece and abroad. Coordinator: Dr. Dora Kotsaka.
• Technical Chamber of Greece (Τεχνικό Επιμελητήριο Ελλάδας)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerENA implemented the innovative training workshop 'Climate Resilience & Infrastructure' for the Technical Chamber of Greece during 2025-2026, designed specifically for engineers to acquire specialized knowledge for climate-resilient infrastructure design and construction.
• KEIMENA PublicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinator of the EURO-NEXUS Creative Europe literary translation project. ENA is a partner in this 24-month project to translate and publish seven European literary works from Albania, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Ukraine, and Norway into Greek. Project runs January 2026 – January 2028.
• Initiative for Progressive Governance (Πρωτοβουλία για το Πρόγραμμα Προοδευτικής Εναλλακτικής Διακυβέρνησης)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the workshop series 'State, Power & the Left: Theories of the State & Strategies of Transformation' as part of ENA's project 'Redesigning the Future: Strategies, Values and Practices for a Contemporary Left'.

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Broad incumbents

• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES): FES is one of Germany's largest political foundations linked to the Social Democratic Party, with global offices including in Greece. It is a broad incumbent peer to ENA: it produces applied progressive policy research, operates regional and thematic programs (sustainability, labor, social policy), runs extensive publication and event programs, and works with EU institutional partners — overlapping strongly with ENA's mission and structure, but at much greater scale.
• Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung: Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung is a large German progressive foundation affiliated with the German Left party, operating internationally with offices across Europe. It is a broad incumbent peer: much larger than ENA, but matching the progressive ideological positioning, the academic-network model with affiliated researchers, the publishing house, and the structure combining policy analysis, education, and EU/international project participation.
• CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies): CEPS is a leading Brussels-based think tank producing research on EU economic, social, and regulatory policy. It is a broad incumbent peer to ENA: similar applied-policy orientation, similar reliance on EU project funding, and overlap in coverage areas like the Recovery and Resilience Facility, sustainability policy, and EU governance. CEPS operates at materially greater scale and international visibility.
• Bruegel: Bruegel is a Brussels-based economic policy think tank focused on European macroeconomics, finance, and EU policy. It is a broad incumbent peer to ENA's Economic Analysis Circle and Greece-focused policy work, sharing the applied economic-policy orientation, EU institutional engagement, and a focus on European integration. Bruegel operates at substantially greater scale and reach.

Direct peers

• KEPE (Centre of Planning and Economic Research): KEPE is a long-established Greek economic research institute producing macroeconomic analyses, policy studies, and economic forecasting. It is a direct peer to ENA's Economic Analysis Circle and Recovery Fund Observatory ("Greece 2.0") activities, operating in the same Athens policy-research ecosystem and publishing competing Greek economic policy commentary.
• Dianeosis: Dianeosis is a Greek non-profit research and policy organization producing economic and social research on Greece. It is a direct peer to ENA: similar Athens base, similar scale, similar applied economic and social policy focus, and overlapping audience of policymakers, media, and Greek public. It differs from ENA in being less ideologically progressive and more focused on growth and productivity issues.
• Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS): FEPS is a Brussels-based progressive think tank and policy lab linked to European social-democratic parties, producing applied policy research, books, and events. It is a strong peer to ENA given shared progressive ideological positioning, comparable multi-thematic research structure, similar reliance on EU institutional partnerships, and overlap in topics like inequality, sustainability, and EU governance.
• ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy): ELIAMEP is Greece's most prominent foreign and European policy think tank, based in Athens. It is the closest direct peer to ENA: similar scale, similar Greek policy-research mission, similar EU project orientation, and overlapping audience of policymakers, media, and academics. ENA differentiates as more economically and socially focused on progressive domestic policy, whereas ELIAMEP leans toward foreign policy and security.

Emerging players

• ETUI (European Trade Union Institute): ETUI is the Brussels-based research and training arm of the European Trade Union Confederation, producing research on labor, inequality, and progressive economic policy. It is an emerging player peer to ENA's Social Analysis Team and Economic Analysis Circle: shared progressive orientation, shared focus on labor regulation and inequality, and shared reliance on EU project funding — though ETUI is tied to a single large institutional constituency.

Regional players

• ISE (Institute of International and Strategic Studies, Greece): ISE (formally the Institute of International Economic Relations / IBER) operates in Athens alongside ENA, providing research on international economic relations and Greek foreign policy. It is a regional peer — sharing the Athens policy-research ecosystem, similar EU and international project orientation, and similar reliance on government and institutional partnerships — though with less emphasis on progressive domestic policy.

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