The Institut Dr. Janez Evangelist Krek is systematically engaged in civic and political education, serving as a think-tank of experts in economic, political, and social fields. It promotes christian democratic values and strengthens christian democracy within civil society.

The institute aims to become a leading christian democratic institution in the fields of democratic culture development, political dialogue, civic and political education, and support for European integration through international dialogue. Through research and advisory services, it seeks to provide a foundation for political action, develop new methods for the democratic advocacy of political interests, and support science, arts, and culture.

Its activities are based on continuous and long-term engagement in education, research, project development, and information dissemination. The institute organizes educational programs, publishes publications, hosts public debates, round tables, academic ceremonies, and press conferences. It also develops and provides content and programs that support all political parties, organizations, and institutions that originate from and operate within the framework of Christian democracy.

To achieve its goals, the institute brings together scientists, artists, and experts from various fields. Each of them can contribute significantly to the exchange of opinions on key issues in contemporary society, supporting the promotion and development of democracy and civil society.

In Europe, Christian democracy is recognized as the foundation of the strongest political force in the European Parliament—the European People’s Party (EPP). As a result, the institute enjoys strong support across Europe and collaborates with similar institutes that share its ideological orientation. It actively participates in major international associations and fosters bilateral relations with similar organizations across EU member states.

The institute is a member of:

• Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (WMCES)
• European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP)

It also cooperates with:

• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
• International Republican Institute (IRI)
• European Centre for Workers’ Questions (EZA)

The institute is named after the leading figure of the Slovenian Catholic movement in the 19th century, which laid the foundation for the Slovenian nation’s path to independence. His contributions were instrumental—albeit indirectly—in the eventual establishment of the Slovenian state. The preservation of the Slovenian language, the cultivation of Slovenian culture, and a strong sense of patriotism were essential in ensuring the survival of the Slovenian people.

Dr. Janez Evangelist Krek was a pioneer of the cooperative and labor movement, an advocate for broad public education, craftsmen, and farmers, as well as a key initiator of the Christian social movement. His efforts played a crucial role in the economic and financial recovery of Slovenians in the early 20th century.