The Amicus Europae Foundation is one of the leading non-governmental organizations in Poland. It was established in 2004 and is chaired by Aleksander Kwaśniewski, President of Poland (1995-2005). Its mission is to promote the idea of a united Europe, popularize knowledge of the EU, and foster international cooperation and security. Endorsing a European perspective for Ukraine has been at the core of Amicus Europae's activities from the very beginning.