WASHINGTON — The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) joins friends and colleagues around the world in mourning the passing of Paul Hofheinz, co-founder and president of the Lisbon Council.
“The PPI community mourns the loss of our good friend and frequent partner in Brussels, Paul Hofheinz,” said Will Marshall, President of PPI. “Paul was an American whose passion for European unity and prosperity, as well as stronger transatlantic bonds, led him to found the Lisbon Council, a leading Brussels think tank. He was a rigorous and creative thinker with an open and generous spirit, and his voice will be missed.”
“Paul was a wonderful collaborator, generously sharing ideas and insights from Brussels to Washington with PPI over the past 15 years,” said Lindsay Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of PPI. “He was a brilliant thought leader and a spirited debater, always pushing for better policy on both sides of the Atlantic. His leadership, intellect, and friendship will be deeply missed.”
Paul Hofheinz was a visionary leader whose passion for European unity, economic progress, and strong transatlantic ties defined his career. Over the past 15 years, Paul became a valued partner and friend to PPI, helping to forge lasting connections between policymakers in Brussels and Washington and enriching our work with his ideas, insights, and collaborative spirit.
Founded in 1989, PPI is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. Find an expert and learn more about PPI by visiting progressivepolicy.org. Follow us @PPI.
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