The Democracy Institute, Konstantinos Karamanlis, is a non-profit scientific organization. It was established in Athens in January 1998. Its mission is to study political, economic and social issues and to formulate policy proposals aimed at strengthening democracy and the balanced development of the state, markets and society, good governance and European integration. The work of the Institute of Democracy includes research programs, publications, events, education and training on a wide range of subjects: state and society, economy and development, education, science and culture, international politics and security, politics and ideology.

The Institute of Democracy aims through excellence in the qualitative improvement of political dialogue at national and transnational level. For this purpose:

• It offers an open forum for public and political dialogue
• It promotes the free movement of ideas
• It connects science, the market and civil society with politics
• It records and analyzes critically the rapid developments in Greece, the EU. and in the world
• It produces systematic researches with the participation of prominent academics and researchers
• It contributes to policy-making on the basis of documented analyzes and proposals
• Informs, educates and educates new scientists, professionals, journalists and policymakers in policy making
• It cooperates bilaterally and multilaterally with Greek and international research, scientific and political actors