Centre for Liberal Studies (CLS) was established in 1994 as foundation and then reestablished in 1999 as civic society organisation. It is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit think tank.

The main objective is to develop contacts between exponents of liberal thoughts, to contribute to clarifying the definition of liberalism, to define its place in contemporary society, and to apply liberal approach in political, economic, social transition of the Czech Republic.

Due to a long-term absence of any stable liberal political party in Czech landscape is CLS along with Liberal Institute the only promoter of liberal ideas in the Czech society. CLS is open to cooperation with all interested institutions, organizations and individual.

Activities of CLS consist of three main pillars:

a. Research and publishing on topical issues: (tax system reform, social insurance, rent-deregulation, healthcare system reforms etc.)

—b. Educational: panel discussions, round tables, conferences, awarding grants to undergraduates and graduates, sponsoring degree papers, translations

c. Cooperation: with established experts (university teachers, scholars, government officers etc.) and with other think-tanks (Liberal Institute, Friedrich Naumann Foundation)

Contact person: Vaclav Bacovsky, vbacovsky@mediatrust.cz