Europa decentraal is the place of choice for local and regional government employees to address their queries on European issues, where they are answered by experts. Europa decentraal can also fall back on an extensive network of partners from the world of science and government. An Advisory Council, comprising representatives of universities, advises the board and management. Europa decentraal also has a Practice Council. Made up of local and regional government employees, this Council informs Europa decentraal about the consequences of European legislation and regulation in day-to-day practice. In addition, Europa decentraal maintains a variety of formal and informal contacts with ministries, representatives of local and regional authorities in Brussels and other organisations working in the field. In short, Europa decentraal is embedded in a network of expertise.