The Centre for Liberal Strategies is an independent, non-profit public policy institute. It was registered in 1994 with Sofia Municipal Court, and acquired its present operative form in mid 1995.

CLS team combine strong academic background with various forms of direct involvement in the political process, civil society, and governmental institutions. The guiding rationale of CLS is that in the present East-Central European context, a think-tank is the most appropriate instrument to: promote open public debate; influence the decision-making process; serve as a tool for resolving social crises.

The CLS provides expertise in the following major areas: Politics, political parties, electoral process; Foreign and integration policy; Security policy; Constitutional policy and state institutions; Macroeconomic analysis, economic history.

The CLS develops and implements projects addressing various aspects of the social, economic and political situation in Bulgaria. It organizes workshops, conferences, and seminars with local and foreign experts, politicians and public figures.