European Institute, Sofia

The European Institute has four main areas of activity- Research activities – the emphasis is placed on wider policy areas related to EU accession and the enlargement process in general- Technical assistance – provision of advice to a range of governmental and non-governmental organizations on specific issues related to the EU accession- Raising public awareness – implementation of projects stimulating public debate on EU enlargement and informing the public at large about the costs and benefits of accession- Training and exchange of experience – strengthening the capacity of various institutions and professional groups on the issues of Eurointegration, EU pre-accession instruments and structural funds, as well as the exchange of experience between applicant countries and associated countries of South Eastern Europe on matters of Eurointegration.