The EPC Observatory, developed by CEPS, is dedicated to supporting policymakers and the public in monitoring and assessing initiatives agreed upon at the European leaders’ summit level. This collaborative effort is driven by civil society and will be co-managed by CEPS and CSOs in the countries hosting upcoming EPC Summits.
The legitimacy of the EPC relies on its ability to demonstrate its value-added by delivering on the initiatives agreed upon at the summit level. In the absence of publicly available documents outlining the EPC’s intent, values, principles, and working methods, public scrutiny and political accountability play crucial roles.
Through comprehensive and ongoing desk research, the Observatory enables policymakers and citizens to gain insight into the purpose of the EPC and understand the various initiatives undertaken within its framework. Users can filter initiatives by summit, topic, and country, gaining valuable information about the countries involved and any concrete follow-up actions. Additionally, the Observatory provides details about the type of commitment (e.g., verbal declaration, written statement, signed agreement), its nature (e.g., political intent or operational output), and its format (e.g., bilateral, mini-lateral, plurilateral, etc.). To further explore the topic, the Observatory includes a repository of civil society assessments.
Visit the EPC Observatory website for more information.
The EPC Observatory is supported by the Open Society Foundations
