Institut Jacques Delors

The Jacques Delors Institute is the European think tank founded by Jacques Delors in 1996. His idea was to create a centre for reflection and action that would promote reflection on the European project, the integration of peoples in European construction and the dissemination of European values of democracy, the rule of law, equality and solidarity. At the heart of his vision was the conviction that the process of European integration was unique and should be pursued, but that it should involve all citizens equally, enabling them to share common values and ways of life. Today, at the Jacques Delors Institute, we still share this vision and pursue the same objectives. Our mission is twofold. On the one hand, we produce analyses and proposals for European decision-makers and a wider audience. These analyses and proposals aim not only to influence EU action but also to inform public debate by enabling citizens to better understand the EU’s actions, functioning and values. On the other hand, the Jacques Delors Institute also has a mission to promote citizen engagement.