Asterisk Research & Analysis (ARA) is a multi-disciplinary advisory firm offering research and analysis services to public sector clients.

Asterisk Research & Analysis has a dedicated focus working for the European Institutions, in particular for the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as EU agencies. We undertake evaluations, impact assessments, research, analysis and provide advice on policies and programmes across the EU.

We have done extensive work for several European Commissions Directorate-Generals and EU agencies, such as FRA, CHAFEA, the EACEA and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). We have experience of of working with the Directorate-General Justice and Consumers (DG JUST), Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE),  Directorate-General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL), Directorate-General forEducation, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), Directorate-General Research & Innovation (DG RTD), and Directorate-General Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME).