Agenda

The seminar “EU Project Management: the management of projects from A to Z” will take place in Bruges from 1 to 5 June 2020 and is organized by the College of Europe Development Office.

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.

Bruges, Belgium

1- 5 June 2020

More information available here.

The European Governance and Politics Programme ‘Conversations for the Future of Europe’ aim to facilitate debate and inspire far-sighted, creative ideas for how to address current policy problems. This Conversation will focus on the rule of unanimity within many EU decision-making bodies.

Online event.

3 June 2020.

This Florence School of Regulation Energy discussion with Director General of DG Energy Ms. Juul Jørgensen will focus on the place of the energy sector in the Recovery Plan, the chosen priorities and the best possible engagement with the stakeholders.

Online Event

5 June 2020

This technical and interactive training programme presents the purpose of M&E and useful practices. The objective of this course is to ensure that participants are thoroughly acquainted with the main principles and techniques of M&E of EU-funded projects.

Bruges, Belgium

8-10 June 2020

More information available here.

Political confrontation and Trump’s protectionist rhetoric in the wake of Covid-19 have become additional factors of polarization in American society, divided between detractors and followers of Trump. The polarisation arising from the management of the pandemic adds to issues such as immigration or the confrontation with China and may increase as the November elections approach.

Online Event

11 June 2020

2020 funded research project aimed at contributing concretely to the current debate on the ‘Future of Europe’ by assessing, developing and testing a range of models and scenarios for different levels of integration among EU member states. It runs from January 2019 to December 2021, and its research agenda is organised around four interconnected interdisciplinary blocks. The foundations analyse the philosophical foundations of legitimate Differentiated Integration (DI), the legal and constitutional acceptability of DI and a thorough exploration of the DI preferences of citizens, governments and parties; The evolution investigates the patterns, causes and effects of DI; The zooming-in considers internal and external differentiation, differentiation through flexible implementation and alternative forms of differentiation; The scenarios provide evidence-based advice on designing future DI. Now halfway through the InDivEU project, the eight substantive work packages (WP) that compose the research blocks gather together to present and discuss the results achieved so far.

Please note: the Webinar will take place via ZOOM. Participation is only possible upon registration. The link to the meeting will be sent only to registered participants.

On 17-18 June 2020, the Natolin Energy and Climate Society in collaboration with the Conference Scientific Committee, is organising a two-day conference at the College of Europe in Natolin entitled "Shining a Light on Energy: 10 Years of the Lisbon Treaty". Bringing together researchers and representatives from different sectors, the conference will provide an interdisciplinary platform to discuss topics related to Energy and Climate, and will offer a critical analysis of the past 10 years and various perspectives on what is needed going forward.

17-18 June 2020

Natolin, Warsaw, Poland

What are the European strategy and initiatives in Blockchain and Digital Identity? In this webinar, Benoit Abeloos, Deputy Head of the Social Security Coordination Unit at the European Commission will draw the big lines of the European strategy for the next decade. Participants of the webinar will have the possibilty to discuss and gain precious insights into the EU's innovation strategy.

CIFE offers a new executive training course with Benoit Abeloos, Deputy Head of the Social Security Coordination Unit at the European Commission - DG EMPL. After the introduction, there will be ample time for debate. Attendance is free, registration mandatory.

Date: 19 June, 5 to 6.30 pm

At the conference, TEPSA recommendations for the German EU Council Presidency and “young ideas” from the #EngagEUrCouncil project will be presented and discussed. The subsequent panel discussion will focus, among other things, on the differentiated future of the EU after Brexit. High-ranking representatives from politics and civil society as well as members of the IEP Academic Advisory Board will take part in the event. An invitation to the TEPSA network with further information regarding the registration will be sent at the end of January.

Berlin, Germany

25-26 June 2020

A two-day training course on the major current challenges linked to technological innovation, data protection and artificial intelligence in the European Union.

June 26, 2020: The first day of training will be dedicated to data protection, using a case study with current examples such as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and contact tracing of patients from COVID-19. It will also focus more specifically on data protection issues, following the example of Bulgaria.

June 29, 2020: The second day will deal with artificial intelligence. It will address the limitations of artificial intelligence and offer an ethical analysis by discussing the balance between human autonomy and machine autonomy. The training will be illustrated with several examples of the use of artificial intelligence in European policies, particularly in the context of smart cities and smart borders.

All you need to know about the EU, its decision-making process and policies! Choose the three-, two- or one-week course tailored to your level of experience.

Bruges, Belgium

29 June -17 July 2020

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After four successful editions of the two-week executive training course on the “Energy Union”, for 2020 we have developed a new one-week programme which will give participants a thorough understanding of EU energy policies and governance (including the Clean Energy for All Europeans Package), affected also by international climate change concerns.

Bruges & Brussels, Belgium

6-10 July 2020

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This three-day seminar includes a comprehensive analysis of the main legal instruments established by the EU Migration and Asylum Policy.

21-23 September 2020

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During this two focused half-day hands-on workshops participants learn how to find their way through the ‘jungle’ of EU-related websites and discover how to identify official vs unofficial and reliable vs unreliable EU information sources.

1-2 October 2020

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The European Union’s diplomatic efforts and external representation are inherently different from the Member-States’ external policies. The EU, with its strong background in peace mediation and public diplomacy, can be considered a unique diplomatic entity and a fascinating study-object.

This three-day interactive course is designed for the participants to learn about EU diplomacy, to share experiences and to improve their diplomatic skills. After a short introduction to the EU's external affairs and the European External Action Service (EEAS), the course will focus on relevant diplomatic skills. Practical sessions and exercises on political reporting, effectively communicating across cultures, and political analysis will add to the participants’ knowledge and skillset.

All modules are delivered by high-level experienced professionals in the field of European and national diplomacy, reporting, communication and negotiations. The programme is designed to be as interactive as possible; active participation is required and networking opportunities are strongly encouraged throughout the course.

5-7 October 2020

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