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Taking stock of the tools, best practices and challenges in the field of migration and asylum in Europe

In the coming years, the European Union (institutions, Member States, national parliaments, EU agencies, regions, etc.) should mobilise its resources and have its legislative, diplomatic, financial, security and humanitarian instruments drive a global strategy.

To this end, for those working, researching or purely interested in this important policy it is critical to review, extend and update the knowledge and understanding of the  instruments, best practices and tools on the current European migration and asylum policy.

The programme, therefore, includes an overview of the main legal instruments for migration management at EU level, as well as its main actors. Participants will reflect upon and understand implementation challenges that might arise when using these instruments at national level.

Linking theory to immediate practice, this three-day seminar incorporates interactive presentations on the technical content, practical case studies in small groups and feedback sessions.

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The Institute for European Studies (University of Malta) and the Institute of International Affairs (IIA) from Iceland are hosting two international workshops on small states, back to back, on the 27 and 28 September.

The workshop on 27 September discusses on small states and how they deal with challenges associated to migration pressure, especially in the political sphere.

This project is supported by the Erasmus+ programme, managed by the European Commission.

Please, see more details on the programme here.

The Institute for European Studies (University of Malta) and the Institute of International Affairs (IIA) from Iceland are hosting two international workshops on small states, back to back, on the 27 and 28 September.

The workshop on 28 September discusses the need of a cross-disciplinary approach when assessing small states dynamics. The seminar will focus on the perspectives of small states in foreign policy and economic security, migration issues, international law and public administration.

This project is supported by the Erasmus+ programme, managed by the European Commission.

Please, see more details on the programme here.

This intensive half-day workshop is organized by the College of Europe Development Office on 5 October 2018. During this workshop, participants learn to find their way through the ‘jungle’ of EU-related websites in order to be able to quickly and effectively search for relevant information on EU legislation, policies and institutions. Participants will receive a certificate testifying their acquired knowledge of the EU institutions, and ability to wade through its vast amount of information.

On Friday,5 October 2018, the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studiesof the College of Europe, Bruges campus, will hold a conference to discuss some of the main achievements in the field of EU external relations studies, discuss current trends and further research avenues. Questions around the conceptualisation of the EU’s ‘actorness’ and the coherence of its external action as well as contributions by broader theoretical trends in the social sciences will be addressed. The conference will also focus on the way the EU is seen from the outside and how this is taken into account in the analysis of EU external action. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Ian Manners.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. For the conference programme, further information and the registration form, check here

How to navigate the EU's diplomatic waters? Reporting, communicating and negotiating

The College of Europe Development Office is organizing a specialized training course on the main policy issues of EU external relations, at the Bruges campus on 8-10 October 2018. To provide participants with valuable insight into the workings of the EEAS, the seminar will cover the complexities of EU external affairs through a dynamic and comprehensive approach, offering workshops, case-studies and debates. It will be delivered by a faculty of excellence, consisting of distinguished academics and practitioners.

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How does it work? Challenges, mechanisms and institutional framework

This course is designed for participants to gain sound understanding of the European multifaceted economic governance and how it contributes to shaping the economic, monetary, fiscal and banking future. A unique opportunity to get a thorough understanding and practical insights of how institutions are addressing European economic and financial challenges.

Register by 31 July 2018 and get a 10% discount

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Understanding the essentials of the EU Trade Law and WTO and the EU's trade agreements

A four-day seminar organized by the College of Europe Development Office, Bruges campus, this training session is designed to offer a thorough and detailed introduction to trade law and the WTO, and to the EU's trade negotiations with other large trading blocks, such as the USA. It provides the participants with a comprehensive analysis of the significance of the International Trading System. This seminar is designed for officials from EU institutions and agencies, and from national administrations.

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Towards effective negotiations with and within the EU

The purpose of this seminar is to train professionals to become strategic and effective negotiators. It will enhance negotiation and communication skills that are used in interactions of different actors both between and within EU institutions, by means of interactive training sessions, workshops and simulation games.

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The management of projects from A to Z

This seminar is an interactive journey through the lifespan of European projects, from EU funding to tender writing, project implementation and evaluation. Participants will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the essential techniques for successful, cost-effective management of EU projects. This is a particularly pertinent course for those wishing to understand the EU funding process in these most uncertain economic times. The seminar will take place in Bruges from 12 to 16 November 2018 and is organized by the College of Europe Development Office.

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4th SVOC 'The Role of State in Varieties of Capitalism’ conference – with main focus on ‘Uneven Development, Inequalities and the State’organised by IWE CERS HAS & CEU CENS (Center for European Neighborhood Studies, Central European University).

Deadline for abstract submission: July 31, 2018

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15.00-16.30, 12 December 2018. Birojnīca, Dzirnavu street 84 k-2, Riga

 The Latvian Institute of International Affairs, with the support of the US Embassy in Riga, will hold a public discussion “Securing Democracy 2018: Strategic Communication Challenges in Latvia". The discussion will aim to review, among other issues, the means of securing the truth in the post-truth age to secure a common awareness of the meaning of democracy, Latvia’s capacity and outlook in the field of StratCom, and the top challenges for StratCom in 2018.

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