Mission: Our mission is, through high-quality research and proposals on European policy, to provide a sound base for debate and solutions, targeting decision-makers and the wider public. Brief history: The European Policy Institute is a think–tank based in Skopje, established in 2011. EPI’s staff hold advanced degrees from numerous European universities, have strong methodological skills and extensive policy and academic research experience. EPI also draws external expertise from EPINET – network of 60 young experts with advanced knowledge on EU–related issues.