We are the EU Policy Lab
Based in the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, the EU Policy Lab fosters cross‑disciplinary innovation in policymaking, bringing together strategic foresight, behavioural insights and design for policy. We apply collaborative, systemic, experimental, and forward-looking approaches to inform EU policymaking with scientific knowledge.
We blend qualitative and quantitative methods, empirical testing and participatory processes to understand the present and rethink how we approach the future. From storytelling and visual thinking to futures exploration and behavioural experiments, we combine data and analysis with anticipation and hands‑on experimentation.
This mix of perspectives helps us turn complexity into actionable insights and support more coherent, impactful policy responses.
