The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) is an independent research network comprising 37 leading research institutes in the field of European affairs throughout Europe, managed by an office in Brussels. TEPSA’s aim is to provide high quality research on European integration in order to stimulate discussion on policies and political options for Europe, and to analyse, assess and advice on current EU topics. These goals are achieved by interaction with the European and national institutions as well as with the academic and think tank community. For further details, see our website: www.tepsa.eu.