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We influence and inform European Union policies to ensure that open society values are at the heart of EU action, both inside and outside its borders.

The Open Society European Policy Institute brings into EU policy debates evidence, argument, and recommendations drawn from the work of the Open Society Foundations in more than 100 countries.

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Featured Work

Briefing Paper

Can Democracy Take Root in Georgia?

by Jacqueline Hale, Ivane Chkhikvadze

Following the historic transfer of power, can actors in Georgia and their European and international supporters rise above political polarization and reform key sectors so as to underpin Georgia’s transition to democracy?

Voices

A Message of Solidarity

by Chris Stone
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Voices

European Year of Citizens: How the European Parliament Can Deliver for Roma

by Martin Demirovski
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While the EU will raise awareness this year about the rights that come with EU citizenship, millions of European Roma do not enjoy the benefits of being treated as full EU citizens. MEPs can play a role here.

Publication

Statement on the EU’s Role in Addressing the DRC Crises

by Marta Martinelli

The current crisis in Eastern DRC is the result of a complex set of internal governance and regional security issues. The European Union has a key role to play in addressing both dimensions.

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Open Society Voices

Dirty Money, Murky Deals: Europe’s Role Facilitating Corruption

April 30, 2013 | by Saname Oftadeh | 4 comments

The Angola-Russia debt deal highlights the flaws in EU rules related to banking, illicit financial flows and anti-corruption.

No Good Reason for a Schengen Entry/Exit System

April 23, 2013 | by Israel Butler

Will a new system to enter and exit the Schengen area really combat irregular migration?

EU Transparency Legislation Paves the Way for a Global Standard

April 22, 2013 | by Neil Campbell

The EU will soon require disclosure of payments to governments by companies in the extractives and forestry industries. Now it needs to take the lead at local and global levels to support this global transparency standard.

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