Who we are

EPICENTER, along with all of our passionate member think tanks, fervently believes that the best days for Europe are not behind us but ahead. Through a dynamic approach to economic liberalisation, a profound respect for the rich diversity of the EU, and an unwavering commitment to its traditions of individual freedom, we see a future filled with promise and potential.

By uniting the leading free-market think tanks of Europe, EPICENTER doesn't just amplify the voice of our member think tanks from across the continent; we ignite a movement. With the combined expertise of over 150 committed, visionary individuals across our 12 member think tanks, EPICENTER is more than a think tank; we are a powerhouse of ideas with the ability to ensure that those ideas are put into practice. We contribute insights, vision, and a roadmap that can make Europe not just a continent but a beacon of opportunity to live in, to invest in, and to enjoy.

Adam Bartha, Director of EPICENTER

Members

EPICENTER is formed by the Center for Political Studies (Denmark), Civic Development Forum (Poland), Fundalib (Spain), the Institut economique Molinari (France), the Institute of Economic Affairs (UK), the Institute of Economic and Social Studies (Slovakia), the Institute for Market Studies (Bulgaria), Istituto Bruno Leoni (Italy), KEFiM (Greece), the Lithuanian Free Market Institute, Prometheus (Germany), and Timbro (Sweden).

Mission

EPICENTER is an independent network of twelve leading think tanks from across Europe. It seeks to inform the European policy debate and promote the principles of a free society by bringing together the expertise of its members.

Like its members, EPICENTER is politically independent and does not accept taxpayer funding.

10 year anniversary

Key people

Adam Bartha

Director

Adam is the Director of EPICENTER, a network a twelve leading free-market think tanks from across Europe. He is responsible for facilitating the collaboration of the network and for leading its outreach in Brussels. Adam gives regular talks on topics ranging from the rule of law, authoritarian populism, free market reforms in the EU, and the political affairs of Central and Eastern Europe. Adam was previously European Outreach Manager at EPICENTER and a Koch Summer Fellow in the Publications Department of the Independent Institute in California. He also has experience in domestic party politics in Germany and Hungary. Adam has a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Sheffield and an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics.

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Luis Cano

European Outreach Manager

Luis, as the European Outreach Manager at EPICENTER, is responsible for the engagement of EPICENTER towards EU institutions and media. For the last eight years, Luis has worked on political communication, public engagement and outreach management strategies in the public sector. He provides regular workshops on political campaign strategy and diversity in political representation. He has worked with political parties as Head of Engagement for PartyParty and Campaign Manager for ALDE Party.

Luis Cano

Jacob Farley

Project Manager

As the Project Manager of EPICENTER, Jacob is responsible for facilitating pan-European collaborative research among our member and partner think tanks, enabling them to amplify the classical liberal message in Brussels as well as in multiple European countries. On a day-to-day basis, Jacob's role involves managing EPICENTER's internship program, handling external communications, and engaging in outreach activities. His primary areas of expertise include classical liberal international relations and European integration. Jacob graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2022, having studied MSc International Relations with a particular focus on EU foreign policy. Before assuming the role of EPICENTER’s Project Manager, Jacob served as an EPICENTER research intern and IEA intern.

Jacob M. Farley

John Abbott

Project Consultant

John, now a Project Consultant at EPICENTER, brings a wealth of knowledge in European geopolitics to the team, bolstering its capabilities in strategic collaboration and international outreach. His academic background, having earned a first-class degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, specialised in European Union political affairs through the lens of international relations theory. This theoretical foundation is complemented by practical experience gained during his tenure at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) as a general intern. John's work at the IEA was pivotal, as it allowed him to delve deeply into global political dynamics, particularly with a focus on the interactions between Europe and Africa, thanks to his involvement with the IATP.

John Abbott

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Harrison Griffiths

Project Manager

Harrison supports EPICENTER's communications efforts, ensuring a truly pan-European reach for our publications from distributing publications at conferences to reaching new audiences on social media. Harrison is also Head of Partnerships at the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity (IATP) and serves as the International Programmes Manager at the Institute of Economic Affairs. He worked in the IEA's communications team for two years from August 2022 to August 2024. Before joining the IEA, Harrison graduated from the University of Exeter in 2021 studying politics, before getting his MA in American History and Politics from University College London. Harrison has written and spoken about a wide range of topics including freedom of speech, civil liberties, US & UK politics, immigration, industrial policy, and housing.