Events

14/01/10

Mr Baron Bach of Lutterworth gave a speech on the theme of Justice and Europe
In the frame of the College of Europe students' activity "Thinking beyond EU", Mr Baron Bach of Lutterworth, UK's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, gave a speech on the theme of Justice and Europe. more
21/01/10

Mrs Nicole FONTAINE gave a speech on "The rise of the European Parliament"
Mrs Nicole FONTAINE, Lawyer at the bar of the Hauts - de - Seine, former President of the European Parliament and former Minister, gave a speech on "The rise of the European Parliament: analysis and foresight for the future of Europe". more
02/02/10

Lecture on "Will the Lisbon Treaty make the European Union more democratic ?"
Mr. J.-C. PIRIS, Director-General and Legal Adviser at the Council of the European Union, gave a lecture on "Will the Lisbon Treaty make the European Union more democratic ?". more
03/02/10

H.E. Mr Egemin BAGIS gave a lecture on "Turkey-EU Relations: State of Play and the Way Ahead".

H.E. Mr Egemin BAGIS, Turkey's Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, gave a lecture on "Turkey-EU Relations: State of Play and the Way Ahead". more
04/02/10

International Conference on “The EU and China: Partners or Competitors in Africa?”
International Conference on “The EU and China: Partners or Competitors in Africa?” (Bruges, 4-5 February 2010) more
04/02/10

Mr Karel DE GUCHT, European Commissioner for Trade, gave a lecture on "Why trade matters"
Mr Karel DE GUCHT, European Commissioner for Trade, gave a lecture on "Why trade matters". more
11/02/10

International conference on “The EU after Copenhagen: Only leadership lost?”

On 11 February 2010, the Department of European Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw)campus, organised an international conference on “The EU after Copenhagen: Only leadership lost?” with the participation of academics... more
15/02/10

Introductory Seminar on International Humanitarian Law

From 15 till 17 February 2010, the Development Office of the College of Europe in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, organised a 2,5-day Introductory Seminar on International Humanitarian Law for students. more
18/02/10

Lecture by Professor Mr Panagiotis DELIMATSIS on "Convergence in Reforming Services Regulations"
Lecture by Professor Mr Panagiotis DELIMATSIS on "Convergence in Reforming Services Regulations: The EU Services Directive and the WTO Services Negotiations on Domestic Regulation". more
18/02/10

Career Perspectives: Life after the College of Europe
The Department of European Political and Administrative Studies was pleased to announce its next event of the "Career Perspectives: Life after the College" series. more
19/02/10

Lecture by Mr Martin Landgraf on "EU Humanitarian Assistance"
Mr Martin LANDGRAF, Assistant/Adviser to the Director of Operations, DG ECHO, European Commission, gave a lecture on "EU Humanitarian Assistance". more
22/02/10

EU Diplomacy Week
As a complement to the keynote speech by President of the European Council Mr Herman Van Rompuy on 25 February, hosted by the President of the Administrative Council and the Rector, the EU International Relations & Diplomacy Studies Department... more
22/02/10

Lecture by Mr Elmar BROK on "The Making of European Diplomats"
Mr Elmar BROK, Member of the European Parliament, gave a lecture on "The Making of European Diplomats : Setting up the European External Action Service" on Monday 22 February 2010 at 8 p.m. more
24/02/10

Roundtable discussion on "Diplomats for Europe - Training for the EEAS"
A roundtable discussion on "Diplomats for Europe - Training for the EEAS" took place on Wednesday 24 February 2010. more
25/02/10

Keynote speech by Mr Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council
The President of the Administrative Council and the Rector of the College of Europe were pleased to invite you to a keynote speech entitled “Europe's role and place in the world”, given by Mr Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, on... more
01/03/10

Ms Odile Quintin visited the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus
Ms Odile Quintin, Director General DG Education and Culture of the European Commission visited the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus. more
02/03/10

Lecture by Mrs Joëlle DE SEPIBUS on "Is there a silver lining to the failure to strike a global climate deal?"
On 2 March, Mrs Joëlle DE SEPIBUS, Senior Research Fellow, World Trade Institute, Lecturer of International and European Environmental Law, Oeschger Institute, University of Bern, gave a lecture on "Is there a silver lining to the failure to strike... more
03/03/10

Conference - Ukraine between East and West: An Old Story in a New Style
On Wednesday 3 March a conference was organised at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus on « Ukraine between East and West: An Old Story in a New Style», with the participation of Yaroslav Hrytsak, Professor at Ukrainian Catholic University and Lviv National... more
03/03/10

Conférence «L’Ukraine entre l’Ouest et l’Est : le style nouveau d’une ancienne histoire»
Le mercredi 3 mars, une conférence a eu lieu au campus de Natolin (Varsovie) sur «L’Ukraine entre l’Ouest et l’Est : le style nouveau d’une ancienne histoire» avec la participation de Yaroslav Hrytsak, Professeur a l’Université Catholique d’Ukraine... more
03/03/10

Lecture on "The Outlook for Energy - A View to 2030"
Mr Giuseppe DE PALMA, Vice-President of EU Affairs at ExxonMobil, and Mr S. J. van der LEEUW, Director, Chemical Regional Director for Europe, Middle-East and Africa from ExxonMobil Petroleum & Chemical, gave a lecture on "The Outlook for Energy... more
04/03/10

Exiting the Global Financial Crisis: European and National Strategies
The Department of European Political and Administrative Studies and the Department of European Economic Studies are pleased to announce the conference, “Exiting the Global Financial Crisis: European and National Strategies” on 4-5 March 2010. more
07/03/10

Natolin (Warsaw) campus study trip to Brussels, Bruges and Luxembourg
The students of the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus, participated in a study visit to Brussels and Bruges from 7 to 14 March 2010. more
07/03/10

Natolin (Warsaw) campus study trip to Kyiv and Lviv
The College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus organised a study trip to Kyiv and Lviv between 7 and 14 March 2010 for the students of ‘EU as a Regional Actor’ and ‘EU as a Global Actor’ majors. more
09/03/10

Lecture on "Working in Consulting" in the Career Perspectives Series "Life after the College"
Mr Pierre DELALANDE, Responsible for European Affairs, Association Française des Entreprises Privées (AFEP), Mr Martin CAUDRON, Consultant, European Public Affairs, Euralia, Mr Benoît ROUSSEL, Account Executive, GPlus Europe and Mr Maximo MICCINILLI... more
12/03/10

Lecture by Mr Dr. A. MISSIROLI
Mr Dr. Antonio MISSIROLI, Director of Studies, European Policy Centre (EPC), Brussels, gave a lecture on "EU 2010: From One Transition to Another - Implementing the Lisbon Treaty". more
12/03/10

Conference: ‘Financial Markets and Enhanced Co-operation after the Entry into Force of the Lisbon Treaty’
On 12 March 2010 the College of Europe, Natolin campus organised a conference on ‘Financial Markets and Enhanced Co-operation after the Entry into Force of the Lisbon Treaty’. more
16/03/10

Speech on "Les relations bilatérales entre le Brésil et l'Union européenne"
Mr the Ambassador Ricardo NEIVA TAVARES, Mission of Brazil to the European Union, gave a speech on "Les relations bilatérales entre le Brésil et l'Union européenne". more
16/03/10

Conference on "Greek Financial Situation: awkward predicaments and future perspectives"
On 16 March Prof. Loukas TSOUKALIS and Prof. Cinzia ALCIDI gave a conference on "Greek Financial Situation: awkward predicaments and future perspectives". The conference was open to all College students and staff. more
17/03/10

Speech on "Swiss EU Policies" by Ambassador Urs Bucher
On 17 March Ambassador Urs Bucher, Head of the Swiss European Integration Office, gave a speech on "Swiss EU Policies". The speech waz followed by a session of questions and answers and was open to all students. more
18/03/10

"Bruges European Business" conference

On 18 March 2010, the "Bruges European Business" conference took place at the College of Europe. The title of the conference is "EU2020 - What Role for European Business?" more
19/03/10

International Conference on “EU policies towards Belarus: Results and Perspectives”

On 19 March 2010 the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus organised an international conference on “EU policies towards Belarus: Results and Perspectives”. The conference was inspired and prepared by the Belarus Working Group. more
19/03/10

Lecture by Mrs S. Weber-Mosdorf on "Shaping Globalization : the EU's Role in Global Health Diplomacy"
Mrs Susanne WEBER-MOSDORF, Assistant Director-General, World Health Organisation, Office at the European Union, gave a lecture on "Shaping Globalization : the EU's Role in Global Health Diplomacy". more
24/03/10

Lecture on "Making a Career after the College: Experiences and Reflections" by Mr Michiel Van Hulten
Mr Michiel VAN HULTEN, Managing Director, Burson Marsteller, Brussels, gave a lecture on "Making a Career after the College: Experiences and Reflections". more
30/03/10

Natolin’s campus students' qualification at the 2010 National Model United Nations

A students' team of the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus participated for the first time in the 2010 National Model United Nations (NMUN). more
31/03/10

"The EU after Copenhagen: only leadership lost?"
The conference, organised at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus, gathered representatives of academia, as well as practitioners specialized in the field of climate change and institutional reform of the EU, in order to assess the situation after the... more
31/03/10

Speech by Mr Egemen Bağış, Minister for EU Affairs

On Wednesday 31 March, Mr Egemen Bağış, Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator of Turkey with the European Union delivered a speech to the Natolin students on “Turkish Membership : Win Case for Turkey, Europe and Beyond”. more
12/04/10

Keynote speech by Mr Joaquín Almunia
Mr Joaquín Almunia, Vice-president of the European Commission and Competition Commissioner, gave a keynote speech in the framework of the IberoAmerican National Week 2010. more
15/04/10

Lecture by Mr Judge Sang-Hyun SONG
On 15 April 2010, Mr Judge Sang-Hyun SONG, President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, gave a lecture on "The Future Development of International Criminal Justice : An Interdisciplinary Approach". more
19/04/10

Dr Antje Herrberg spoke on “The needs for a EU mediation service for international conflicts”
On Monday 19 April 2010 Dr Antje Herrberg, Director and Senior Mediation Advisor of the Crisis Management Initiative, spoke on “The needs for a EU mediation service for international conflicts”. more
19/04/10

Seminar on « Music and Political Action: the cases of immigrants and ethnic minorities in a comparative perspective »
A seminar on « Music and Political Action: the cases of immigrants and ethnic minorities in a comparative perspective » with participation of prof. Marco Martiniello took place at the Palace University of Warsaw. All students were welcomed to... more
19/04/10

Lecture by Mr Charles DE JAGER

Mr Charles DE JAGER, Of Counsel, Salans LLP, gave a lecture on "The Intersection of Law and Politics in Brussels - Experiences Working in a Pluridisciplinary Practice". more
20/04/10

Lecture on "Comitology after Lisbon : Is the Balance of Powers under Threat?" by Mr Daniel GUÉGUEN
Mr Daniel GUÉGUEN, Chief Executive Officer, CLAN Public Affairs, Brussels, gave a lecture on "Comitology after Lisbon : Is the Balance of Powers under Threat?". more
20/04/10

Conference by H.E. Ambassador Takako UETA and Mr Yoshinori TANAKA
H.E. Ambassador Takako UETA, Mission of Japan to the EU and Mr Yoshinori TANAKA, First Secretary, Mission of Japan to the EU, gave a conference on “The Current State of Japan-EU Relations” and on “Japan-EU International Leadership on Environmental... more
22/04/10

Lecture on "China, A Power in the World?" by Mr Xining WANG
Mr Xining WANG, Counselor, Mission of the People's Republic of China to the EU, gave a lecture on "China, A Power in the World?". more
22/04/10

Conférence sur "China, A Power in the World?" par M. Xining WANG
M. Xining WANG, Conseiller, Mission de la République populaire de Chine de l'UE, a donné une conférence sur "La Chine, une puissance dans le monde?". more
26/04/10

Presentation by Mr Andrzej Pyrka on “Public Opinion in the Western Balkans”
Mr Andrzej Pyrka, Consulting Specialist at Gallup organisation, Brussels' office and College of Europe Alumnus (Copernicus promotion -2006/2007), gave a presentation on “Public Opinion in the Western Balkans: Findings, Trends and Challenges”. more
28/04/10

Introductory Seminar on International Humanitarian Law
From 28 till 30 April 2010, the Department of European Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of Europe, Natolin (Warsaw) campus, in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, organised a 2,5-day Introductory Seminar on... more
06/05/10

Conference on "China, the European Union and the Restructuring of Global Governance"
Conference on "China, the European Union and the Restructuring of Global Governance". more
07/05/10

Rector Paul Demaret visits Ankara
The Rector Paul Demaret visited Ankara on 7 May to participate in a reunion of Turkish College alumni and College alumni living in Turkey organised on the initiative of Mr Pol De Witte, Ambassador of Belgium to Turkey. more
09/05/10

European Concert
The Local Committee for the College of Europe organised its 16th European Concert on Sunday 9 May 2010 to celebrate Europe's Day. more
29/05/10

Event in memory of Mr Jan Olaf Hausotter
On Saturday the 29th of May an event took place in memory of Mr Jan Olaf Hausotter, an alumnus of the College of Europe, who fell victim to the earthquake in Haiti last January when working as a Political Affairs Officer for the UN Stabilization... more
10/06/10

Annual meeting of the Chairs and Secretaries of the National R&D-Advisory Councils of the European Research Area
The Annual meeting of the Chairs and Secretaries of the National R&D-Advisory Councils of the European Research Area, organised by the Belgian Science Policy Office, took place at the College of Europe on Thursday 10 June and Friday 11 June 2010. more
15/06/10

The 2010 Government of the Future Summit
On Tuesday, 15 June 2010 the 2010 Government of the Future Summit took place. This conference convened under the timely theme “State Transformation in the Post-Crisis Era.” and was organised by the Lisbon Council, a Brussels-based think tank, in... more
15/06/10

6th European Law and Economic Analysis (ELEA) Symposium
On 15 June 2010 the departements of European Legal Studies and European Economic Studies of the College of Europe organised the 6th ELEA symposium. more
16/06/10

Lecture on "The new energy policy for Europe" by Mr Fabrizio Barbaso
Mr Fabrizio BARBASO, Deputy Director-General, DG Energy, European Commission, gave a lecture on "The new energy policy for Europe". more
28/06/10

Professional Training: Intensive Seminar on the EU (17th edition!)
The College of Europe Development Office organised the 17th edition of its 'Intensive Seminar on the EU'. more
02/07/10

Seminar organised to celebrate the Belgian Presidency of the EU
On July 2, the College of Europe (Department of EU international relations and diplomacy studies ) hosted a seminar of the Relex group organised for the Belgian Presidency of the EU to celebrate its launch. more
12/07/10

Workshop "Unfinished Business in Europe"
On 12-13 July the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus and Natolin European Centre organised a workshop on the "Unfinished Business in Europe" in the frame of the series of events that... more
13/07/10

Summer School on “EU as a Normative Power"
On 13-16 July the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus hosted a Summer School on "EU as a Normative Power: National Strategic Views on Past Experiences and Challenges". more
26/07/10

Seminar on “EU – China Relations 35 years after their establishment”
The InBev-Baillet Latour Chair at the College of Europe and the Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation organised the seminar “EU – China Relations 35 years after their establishment”. more
30/08/10

Executive Training for the European External Action Service
The first specialised training programme for national diplomats and EU officials who are joining the European External Action Service (EEAS) took place at the College of Europe’s Bruges campus from 30 August to 3 September 2010. more
03/09/10

Bertelsmann Stiftung visits the College of Europe
A group of 30 Congressional and European Parliament staff visited the College of Europe on Friday 3 September 2010. more
06/09/10

The College of Europe hosted the 40th annual UACES conference from 6 to 8 September 2010
The College of Europe (Bruges) played host to the University Association of European Studies (UACES) conference from 6-8 September 2010 which drew together some 450 academics from the UK, mainland Europe and beyond. more
10/09/10

The Promotion of Regional Integration by the European Union "Interacting with Civil Society"
The United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) and the College of Europe, in cooperation with the FP 6 Network of Excellence GARNET, Notre Europe and EGMONT - Royal Institute for International... more
11/09/10

Visit of the alumni of the Schuman promotion – Forum
The alumni of the Schuman promotion (1964 – 1965) visited the College in Bruges on 10 and 11 September. On this occasion, on Saturday 11 September, a forum with the following theme « the development of the European project since 1965 » was organised. more
21/09/10

Strategic seminar on Eurojust and the Lisbon treaty
On 21 and 22 September 2010, Eurojust, in cooperation with the Belgian Presidency of the European Union, held a strategic seminar, “Eurojust and the Lisbon Treaty: towards more effective action”. The seminar was hosted by the Department of Political... more
22/09/10

Bruges Day
The Local Committee for the College of Europe and the Rector invited the students and the academic staff of the College to a warm welcome and presentation by the Province of West-Flanders, a visit to the Industrial Port of Zeebrugge and a welcome... more
23/09/10

The College of Europe hosted the European Diplomatic Programme

The College of Europe hosted the European Diplomatic Programme. more
24/09/10

Conférence: Présentation du « Robert Schuman, apôtre de l’Europe (1953-1963) »
Le 24 septembre 2010, le Campus de Natolin aura le plaisir d’accueillir le Professeur Marie-Thérèse Bitsch, professeur émérite d’histoire contemporaine à l’université de Strasbourg et membre du comité scientifique de la Maison de Robert Schuman, qui... more
24/09/10

Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER)

In the framework of the Belgian presidency of the European Union, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of Belgium, Mr Jean de Ruyt, organised a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER). more
27/09/10

Global Leadership Seminar 2010
The College of Europe participated in the "Global Leadership Seminar" from 27 September to 01 October 2010 at the Tufts University European Centre in Talloires, France. more
08/10/10

EU Fact Finding - The EU at Your Fingertips

On 8 October the Development Office of the College of Europe organised the workshop "EU Fact Finding - The EU at Your Fingertips". During this half-day workshop participants were guided through the ‘labyrinth' of EU related websites. more
13/10/10

Visit students from Minos Ghent
On Wednesday 13 October a group of 15 students from Minos Ghent, a Ghent University pro-European student organisation, visited the College of Europe, Bruges campus. more
14/10/10

Speech on "How to reinforce international governance for sustainable development?" by the EEAC

Thursday 14 October the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils organised a public speech on 'How to reinforce international governance for sustainable development?', open for students and staff the College. more
15/10/10

Visit of diplomats from COELA & COWEB
A group of 54 diplomats from the groups COELA (Enlargement) and COWEB (Western Balkans Region), visited the College of Europe, Bruges campus. more
20/10/10

Conference « Recent Jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the EU relating to EU-Turkey relationships »
On Wednesday 20 October 2010 a conference was organized at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus on « Recent Jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the EU relating to EU-Turkey relationships » with the participation of Professor Haluk Kabaalioglu, Yeditepe... more
21/10/10

11th Colloquium on International Human Rights Law
On 21 & 22 October the Development Office of the College of Europe and the International Committee of the Red Cross organised the 11th Colloquium on International Human Rights Law. The key question of this year’s Bruges Colloquium on... more
22/10/10

College students visit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
At the invitation of Admiral James Stavridis, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), students of the “Diplomacy Today: Theory and Practice” course and academic assistants in the department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies... more
24/10/10

Study trip to Turkey
117 students of the Natolin (Warsaw) campus participated to the study trip to Turkey that took place between 24 and 28 October 2010. more
02/11/10

Mrs Angela Merkel delivered the opening address at the opening ceremony
On Tuesday 2nd of November, Mrs Dr. Angela MERKEL, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, delivered the opening address at the opening ceremony of the sixty first academic year of the College of Europe, Bruges campus. more
05/11/10

Conference "Charles de Gaulle: A Misunderstood European?"
On 5 November 2010 the Department of Political and Administrative Studies organised a conference which is aimed at reassessing the political ideas of French President Charles de Gaulle about the European construction and his role in the integration... more
09/11/10

Speech by Mr Karel KOVANDA
Mr Karel KOVANDA, Deputy Director General, DG RELEX, European Commission, gave a speech on "Le lien entre la politique européenne de voisinage et la politique étrangère et de sécurité commune". more
17/11/10

Conference on "Food Security and Agricultural Strategies: What Room for Multilateral Governance?"
On Wednesday 17 November 2010 The Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation, Momagri and the Committee of the Regions organised a conference on "Food Security and Agricultural Strategies: What Room for Multilateral Governance?" in Brussels. more
17/11/10

Career Perspectives - Life after the College: Working in Consulting

On 17 November 2010, College alumni working in consulting were invited to discuss their career paths and offer advice to current students. more
19/11/10

Conference on "Tearing Down the Great Wall of Ignorance between China and the EU"
On 19 November the Madariaga – College of Europe Foundation, the Confucius Institute at the University of Liège and the College of Europe InBev Baillet Latour Chair on EU-China Relations organised a conference on "Tearing Down the Great Wall of... more
22/11/10

EU Negotiations in Practice - Advanced Training Course
From 22 to 26 November the Development Office of the College of Europe organises the "EU Negotiations in Practice - Advanced Training Course". In this hands-on trainig course, professionals learn the principles and practice of EU decision-making... more
06/12/10

Mr Štefan Füle delivered the opening address at the opening ceremony, Natolin (Warsaw) campus

Mr Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy delivered the opening address at the opening ceremony of the sixty first academic year at the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus. more
07/12/10

Conference on "Religion, Beliefs, Philosophical Convictions and Education"
From 7 till 9 December a conference on "Religion, Beliefs, Philosophical Convictions and Education: From Passive Toleration to Active Appreciation of Diversity" took place in Bruges, during the period, that Belgium is holding the Presidency of the... more
15/12/10

Workshop ‘EU Internal and External Security Policies in the Eastern Neighbourhood’
On 15 December 2010, the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw)campus hosted a workshop ‘EU Internal and External Security Policies in the Eastern Neighbourhood’. The event was part of an EU 7th Framework Project ‘INEX’. more