The Centre for European and Transition Studies (CETS) was established in 2000 at the University of Latvia. Its aim is to promote and support interdisciplinary academic and applied research on European issues, involving students from both European Union Member States and Third Countries. At CETS, their program incorporates economics, political science, law, public administration and regional policy issues. The centre hosts Jean Monnet and Marie Curie European Commission projects, providing advices to public institutions on economic and social development in the context of European integration. CETS is an internationally recognized forum of debate for academics, postgraduates and practitioners on the current trends in European development from the perspective of a new Member State.

Contact details

Website:
https://www.lu.lv/cets/

Address:
Kalpaka blvd. 4 (Kalpaka bulv. 4) Room 207 Rīga, LV-1586

Country:
Latvia

Sub-region:
Northern Europe

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Latvia, Europe
Operating languages
English , Latvian

Organisation details

Business model
University institute/center
Year founded
2000
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: University of Latvia
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Tatjana Muravska and Jean Monnet
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2024): Tatjana Muravska and Jean Monnet
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2023
Centre for European and Transition Studies
8
Latvia average
18
Global average
65
2021
Centre for European and Transition Studies
5
2019
Centre for European and Transition Studies
8
% Female staff
2023
Centre for European and Transition Studies
75%
Latvia average
70%
Global average
50%
2021
Centre for European and Transition Studies
60%
2019
Centre for European and Transition Studies
50%
Age (years)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
26
Latvia average
27
Global average
33

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
25,978
Latvia average
6,878
Global average
26,982
Likes (2022)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
24,529
Likes (2021)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
23,031
Twitter
Followers (2024)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
8,617
Latvia average
4,541
Global average
21,247
Followers (2022)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
8,334
Followers (2021)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
8,100
Subscribers (2024)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
3,490
Latvia average
916
Global average
7,741
Instagram
Followers (2024)
Centre for European and Transition Studies
13,275
Latvia average
7,368
Global average
12,331

Data notes

Last updated: 28/02/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Observatoire des Think Tanks Directory, Organisation´s website
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