Independent actors in democracy support, development cooperation & political dialogue

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

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.