| Debate | policy decisions and policy developments |
| Organise | meetings, conferences, seminars, round-tables, workshops |
| Promote | partnership, networks, regional and international cooperation |
| Provide | evaluation, analysis and monitoring of policy decisions |
| Propose | practical steps to support policy actions in key sectors |
| Advise | governments, parliaments, the private sector, civil society on issues of European concern |
| Consult | public and private organisations on potential initiatives and projects |
| Facilitate | transfer of know-how, innovation and best practices |