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Search for Common Ground

NGO or non-profit · Human rights & humanitarian · HQ: Belgium · Transparency Register entry

As of 7 November 2026, Search for Common Ground appears in 6 declared MEP meetings (6 different MEPs), most often with Renew Europe.

6
declared meetings
with current MEPs
6
MEPs met
–
lobbying spend
none reported in the Register
4.2
lobbyists
full time equivalent

In their own words

“Our Mission We transform conflicts so people can live free from violence and realize the benefits of durable peace. We are locally rooted and globally networked.”

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“Our unique value lies in the collective impact of our globally integrated team and partners, from those most directly affected by violent conflict in our communities to those with access and influence on the major powers that influence conflict dynamics. Our Vision We envision a world where conflict doesn’t mean violence, but rather is a source of progress. Our vision is a world where people live in healthy, safe and just societies, where cooperation across differences is a norm. Our vision is of a world where: Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence. Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm for individuals, communities, organizations, and nations.”

Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.

Who they meet, and when

Which groups they meet

Share of this organisation's 6 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.

Renew Europe350%
European Conservatives & Reformists117%
European People's Party117%
Socialists & Democrats117%

Meetings by year

Declared meetings per calendar year, 2024–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (3 in 2024). Hatched: 2026 is a part-year - the record runs to 6 Nov 2026.

2024
3
2025
2
2026
1

Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.

The MEPs they meet most

Pina Picierno
1 meeting · Renew
Elio di Rupo
1 meeting · S&D
Hilde Vautmans
1 meeting · Renew
Lukas Mandl
1 meeting · EPP
Sebastian Tynkkynen
1 meeting · ECR

The 6 most recent declared meetings

DateMEPSubject
11 Mar 2026Sebastian TynkkynenKongon demokraattisen tasavallan tilanne
30 Jan 2025Hilde VautmansMFF
15 Jan 2025Charles GoerensDEVE priorities on EU engagement in fragile states
19 Nov 2024Lukas MandlDevelopment policy and peace-keeping in fragile contexts
19 Nov 2024Elio di RupoDossier AFET à venir
20 Sep 2024Pina PiciernoEu Member State implementation of the UN security Council resolutions on Peace and Security

Meeting an MEP is a normal part of democratic life; the record is shown so anyone can see it.