Events for February 2010

Keynote speech by Mr Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, entitled “Europe's Role and Place in the World”

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 Thursday 25th February 2010. » more

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

Lecture by Mr Elmar BROK, Member of the European Parliament, on "The Making of European Diplomats : Setting up the European External Action Service"

Mr Elmar BROK, Member of the European Parliament, gave a lecture on "The Making of European Diplomats : Setting up the European External Action Service". » more

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 organised a ‘EU Diplomacy Week’ of guest lectures and discussion. » more

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

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

Lecture by Prof. Panagiotis DELIMATSIS on "Convergence in Reforming Services Regulations: The EU Services Directive and the WTO Services Negotiations on Domestic Regulation"

Lecture by Prof. Panagiotis DELIMATSIS on "Convergence in Reforming Services Regulations: The EU Services Directive and the WTO Services Negotiations on Domestic Regulation". » more

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

The College of Europe participated in the EU Studies Fair 2010.

The College of Europe participated in the EU Studies Fair 2010. » more

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 and practitioners dealing with the issues of international climate change as well as institutional reform of the European Union. » more

Mr Karel DE GUCHT, European Commissioner for Trade, gave a lecture on "Why trade matters"

Mr Karel DE GUCHT, European Commissioner designate for Trade, gave a lecture on "Why trade matters". » more

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

H.E. Mr Egemin BAGIS, Turkey's Minister for EU Affairs and Chief Negotiator, will 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

Conference 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 "Will the Lisbon Treaty make the European Union more democratic ?". » more