Our Mission
As a network of political foundations, affiliated to different political ideologies across the democratic spectrum, ENoP and its members advocate for the respect of democratic principles and political pluralism inside and outside of Europe. They build bridges, create common grounds and understanding between political and civil society actors in Europe and partner-countries to strengthen core democratic values, and contribute to nurturing pluralistic and inclusive societies.
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Guiding principles

Cooperation and consensus building

True partnerships and genuine dialogue

Long-term commitment and support

Tailor-made approach to democracy support

Policy coherence for sustainable development
ENOP BOARD

Jules Maaten
PRESIDENT
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit • Germany • Renew Family

Panayiotis Kakolyris
VICE-PRESIDENT
Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy • Greece • EPP Family

Katya Koleva
VICE-PRESIDENT
Institute for Social Integration • Bulgaria • S&D Family

Anna Schröder
VICE-PRESIDENT
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung • Germany • The Left Family

Robert Križanič
TREASURER
Povod Institute • Slovenia • Greens Family

Mikaela Hellman
BOARD MEMBER
Centre Party International Foundation • Sweden • Renew Family

Michaela Hollis
BOARD MEMBER
Christian Democratic International Centre • Sweden • European People’s Party “EPP”

Uroš Jauševec
BOARD MEMBER
Društvo Progresiva • Slovenia • S&D Family

Therese Näsman
BOARD MEMBER
Green Forum Sweden • Sweden • Greens Family
ADVISORY BOARD

Maria da Graça Carvalho

Roman Jakič

Doris Pack

Wilfried Telkämper

Janine Alm Ericson

Jan Marinus Wiersma
SECRETARIAT
Gary Klaukka
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kerstin Liebich
FINANCIAL OFFICER
Laurenz Van Ginneken
PROJECT MANAGER
Raquel Bañón
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Expert Groups
The Expert groups deliberate regularly and provide recommendations to the institutions of the European Union and to decision-makers at national level. The platform helps political foundations exchange expertise among themselves; with their local partners, and offers an opportunity for a “structured dialogue” with the European Institutions. As a result, ENoP and its members are fit to formulate concrete policies and actions that help the EU identify and attain its goals in democracy and sustainable development in a more coherent manner.