Diplomatic Protocol Workshop with Ambassador Tomasz ORŁOWSKI

On Sunday, 23 October 2022, a group of 50 students of the College of Europe in Natolin participated in the workshop on Diplomatic Protocol by Ambassador Tomasz ORŁOWSKI, former Ambassador of Poland to France and to Italy. This event was organized by the Student Affairs and Professional Development Office as a part of the Professional Development programme.

During this session, the students interested in diplomatic life learned the general protocolary rules for diplomats. Mr ORŁOWSKI shared with the students the mission and keys of diplomacy in the contemporary world and how we can consider the protocol as a tool of foreign policy.

This course included also practical information. The participants learned about flags etiquette; protocol & good manners; order and precedence during official meetings & international events, receptions, preparations, the table, seating arrangement, and other interesting topics.