The Council for European Studies is the leading international organization for the study of Europe and publisher of EuropeNow. Mission The Council’s mission is to produce, support, and recognize outstanding, multi-disciplinary research on Europe and European affairs through a wide range of programs and initiatives. These include fellowships, grants, publications, awards, conferences and meetings, public lectures, and symposia, as well as direct research. The Council is particularly committed to supporting advanced research on Europe that can play a critical role in both understanding and applying the lessons of European history and integration to contemporary problems, including those in the areas of global security, prosperity, and democracy. Description Founded in 1970, the Council for European Studies (CES) is the leading international organization for the study of Europe. The Council promotes and recognizes outstanding, multidisciplinary research on Europe and European affairs through a range of programs, including conferences, publications, grants and awards.