As the leading Washington-based public-policy organization devoted solely to transatlantic affairs, The European Institute provides an independent forum in which key decision makers from from both the public and private sectors in Europe and the United States can meet to discuss issues of common concern and develop effective and mutually beneficial solutions. With the participation of top level representatives from the U.S. Administration and Congress, the European Commission, Council and Parliament, European Embassies, major foundations and global corporations from both Europe and the United States, The European Institute's encourages the strengthening of the transatlantic relationship to respond to new challenges. Our mission is to act as an early warning system and a mechanism for conflict resolution. A neutral forum, The European Institute facilitates common understanding on: Defense and Security; Homeland Security; Trade and Investment; Finance and Economic Affairs; Energy and Environment, Transportation; EU Enlargement and Institutional Reform; Food and Biotechnology; Telecommunications and IT; Aeronautics and Space; Transatlantic Governance. The Institute will support its objectives by continuing to organize a range of activities for its members, including: working groups that meet on a regular basis to address specific sectoral issues; briefings by government and business leaders; off-the-record roundtable discussions with senior officials; on-line publication of a policy journal, European Affairs, ad-hoc reports; and Internet information and exchange.