The purpose of the EAN is to promote "Excellence in Neurology in Europe". In furtherance of this purpose, the EAN shall, among others, pursue the following objectives: to increase the availability and standards of neurological services; to advance the development of neurology as the major medical specialty caring for patients with neurological disorders; to encourage collaboration between European national neurological societies; to strengthen collaboration between clinical neurology and related professional and lay organisations; to support neurological research, encourage research collaboration, and promote dissemination of research results; to strengthen the standard, availability and equality of neurological education for neurologists and affiliated/related health professionals; to raise awareness among the lay public, media, health care providers and other stakeholders, as well as law and policy makers about the burden and cost of neurological disorders and the benefits which clinical neurology can bring; to collaborate with international, national and regional neurological associations and related international health organisations. Values. The EAN will base its activities on the following five values: Professionalism. The EAN will strive to reach the highest scientific standards and to deliver unbiased information in its research and educational activities. High ethical standards. The EAN will apply high ethical standards in all its activities within science, education, liaison, and administration, complying with applicable regulations and codes of ethics. Involvement. The EAN will strive to involve its members and collaborators in the organisation of research, education and liaison activities. Independence. The EAN will operate as a professional and scientific organisation, independent from the political or commercial interests of external companies or organisations. Transparency. The EAN will provide transparency in the organisation of all its scientific and administrative activities.