The College of Europe in Natolin is delighted to announce the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2026–2027, which will take place on 5 October 2026.
The ceremony marks the official beginning of the new academic year and is a special moment bringing together the new students of the Johannes Gutenberg Promotion, members of the academic community and distinguished guests.
It will be our great honour to welcome Mr António COSTA, President of the European Council, as the keynote speaker for this year’s Opening Ceremony. President COSTA has held his current office since 1 December 2024. Previously, he served as Prime Minister of Portugal from 2015 to 2024, following a long career in Portuguese and European public life. Read the full biography of António COSTA on the European Council official website.
The programme of the Opening Ceremony will be published soon.
The Ceremony will also be livestreamed. Further information, including the livestream link, will be made available in due course.