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June 2009
Seminar: Intensive Seminar on the EU (16th edition!)
The Development office organised its 16th edition of the Intensive Seminar on the European Union from 29 June until 17 July. 23/9/2008 » moreMay 2009
Seminar: EU Negotiations in Practice
EU Negotiations in Practice (11-15 May 2009). The seminar offers administrations and businesses the tools to negotiate strategically and effectively in the evolving legal and political structure of the EU. 1/12/2008 » moreDecember 2008
Visions d’Europe was nominated for the European book 2008 prize.
“Visions d’Europe”, a book co-directed by Robert Picht and Bronisław Geremek, was nominated for the European book 2008 prize. It contains several contributions by professors and friends of the College of Europe. 12/12/2008 » moreThe College of Europe 2008 Alumnus of the Year Award
The College of Europe 2008 Alumnus of the Year Award.11/12/2008 » moreCérémonie en hommage du professeur Picht
Le 11 décembre 2008 une cérémonie d’hommage à la mémoire du professeur Picht aura lieu au Goethe-Institut à Paris.10/12/2008 » more“Break a leg” - Play your part in the role-play game of the future European Parliament's Visitor Centre.
“Break a leg” - Play your part in the role-play game of the future European Parliament's Visitor Centre. The Development Office of the College of Europe is assisting Media Farm, a Norwegian firm specialised in interactive learning experiences, with casting volunteers in Brussels for roles as the virtual characters in the game. And YOU have the occasion to pick the part that was made for you. More than a hundred small sketches will be recorded in Brussels beginning in January.9/12/2008 » moreNovember 2008
Lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Croatia on "Croatia: the way to the European Union"
On 26 November the College of Europe hosted Mr Gordan Jandrokovic Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia. Mr Gordan Jandrokovic delivered to the Natolin students a lecture on Croatian way to the European Union.20/11/2008 » more
Debate dedicated to the memory of Prof. Bronislaw Geremek
On 16 december 2008 at 6 pm the College of Europe Natolin campus holds a special debate dedicated to the memory of Prof. Bronislaw Geremek. This discussion aims to honor the memory of an outstanding figure who served Europe and the idea of European integration.17/11/2008 » moreTailor-made seminar: Translation Coordination Unit of the Secretariat for EU Affairs, Ankara
The Development Office organised a tailor-made seminar for the Translation Coordination Unit of the Turkish Secretariat for EU Affairs. It took place in Bruges at the Verversdijk campus from 17 until 21 November 2008.13/11/2008 » moreLecture: US Foreign Policy Goals and the US-EU Partnership
On Thursday 13 November H.E. Ambassador Kristen SILVERBERG, US Mission to the EU, gave a lecture on “US Foreign Policy Goals and the US-EU Partnership”.12/11/2008 » moreOctober 2008
Opening Ceremony, Bruges Campus
The official Opening Ceremony of the academic year 2008-2009 at the Bruges campus took place on the 18th of November with guest of honour Mr. Yves Leterme, Prime Minister of Belgium, who delivered the opening address.30/10/2008 » more
Global Leadership Seminar: Climate Change
The College of Europe has participated in the "Global Leadership Seminar: Climate Change" from September 23 – 27 in Talloires / France.24/10/2008 » moreThe blog "L'Europe en débat" is launched for 2008 / 2009
The blog "L'Europe en débat" is launched for 2008 / 2009! You can already find the editorial article and the programme for the whole year.16/10/2008 » moreTransfers of Persons in Situations of Armed Conflict - 9th Bruges Colloquium 16-17 October 2008
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organises in co-operation with the Development Office of the College of Europe, on 16-17 October 2008, the 9th Bruges Colloquium: “Transfers of Persons in Situations of Armed Conflict”. The participation is limited and on invitation only.15/10/2008 » moreVisit David Iverson, Public Broadcasting Service producer
On 23 October the College of Europe Natolin Campus hosted David Iverson, Public Broadcasting Service producer. He has previewed the upcoming presidential elections in the USA in the presentation untitled “Elections in the USA: the Back Stage of Campaigns”. David Iverson was coordinating producer of the Vice Presidential Debate in 2000 between George Bush and Al Gore.9/10/2008 » moreMeeting with Alaksandar Milinkievič, leader of the Belarusian opposition party
A meeting with Alaksandar Milinkievič, leader of the Belarusian opposition party took place on 2 October at the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus.7/10/2008 » morePublic lecture on "Have the Olympic Games changed China?"
On Thursday 23 October, Professor Jing Men will give the first public lecture in the framework of the InBev-Baillet Latour EU-China Chair. The topic will be "Have the Olympic Games changed China?". No registration needed.8/10/2008 » moreInauguration of the InBev-Baillet Latour Chair of European Union-China Relations
On 29 October the College of Europe will inaugurate the InBev-Baillet Latour Chair of European Union-China Relations, which is based in the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies.8/9/2008 » moreSeptember 2008
GCLC Press Release - Comments on Consultation on the Functioning of Regulation 1/2003
On 24 July 2008, the Commission launched a public consultation on the functioning of Regulation 1/2003. Interested parties have been invited to submit comments by 30 September 2008. The Global Competition Law Centre (GCLC) was keen to actively participate in the public discussion and give comments.30/9/2008 » moreProfessor Picht
The Rector of the College has the sad duty to inform you that our colleague Robert Picht, a former rector of the College, a former vice-rector at Natolin and currently the director of the general studies programme, passed away last Wednesday. 29/9/2008 » more
Prix de l'Ancien 2008
For the fifth time the Alumni Association will award the Prix de l'Ancien du Collège d'Europe. The three nominees are: Mme Helen Wallace (Comenius promotion), M. Ledi Bianku (Alexis de Tocqueville promotion) et M. Alexander Stubb (Ramon Llull promotion). The ceremony takes place on November the 27th.25/9/2008 » moreAnnual Workshop with Representatives of National Selection Committees
On 30 September and 1 October 2008 an annual Workshop with Representatives of National Selection Committees took place at the College of Europe Natolin campus.23/9/2008 » moreProfessor John Usher †
The Rector of the College of Europe regrets to have to inform you of the death of Professor John Usher, member of the law faculty. He passed away on 13 September 2008. 18/9/2008 » moreInternational Forum on Diplomatic Training
The College of Europe hosted the 36th Meeting of Deans and Directors of Diplomatic Academies and Institutes of International Relations, the yearly reunion of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT) on 24-26 September 2008.5/9/2008 » more5th “Information Programme in Member States” for European Commission civil servants
The 5th “Information Programme in Member States” for European Commission civil servants took place at the College of Europe Natolin (Warsaw) campus on 25 September 2008. 2/9/2008 » moreAugust 2008
Opening Ceremony, Natolin Campus (Warsaw)
The official Opening Ceremony of the academic year at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus took place on the 1st of October with guest of honour Mr. Hans-Gert Pöttering, President of the European Parliament. 27/8/2008 » more
Opening Ceremony, Bruges Campus
The Federal Chancellor of Germany Mrs Angela Merkel, having to attend an unforeseen session of the Bundestag in Berlin, was unable to deliver the opening speech for the academic year 2008-09 at the College of Europe in Bruges. Therefore the opening ceremony has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. 26/8/2008 » more
Welcome to the students of the Marcus Aurelius 2008-2009 promotion
The College of Europe welcomes the students of the 2008-2009 Marcus Aurelius Promotion.14/8/2008 » moreJuly 2008
IN MEMORIAM OF PROFESSOR BRONISŁAW GEREMEK
The College of Europe has the profound regret to inform that Professor Bronisław Geremek, Chairholder of the Chair of European Civilisation based at its Natolin Campus (Warsaw), passed away on 13 July 2008. 14/7/2008 » more
The EU in EXPO ZARAGOZA 2008
On August 27, the Development Office of the College of Europe participated in the events of the EU Pavilion at the Expo Zaragoza 2008 with a conference on "Global Resource Management and Conflict: the case of water".9/7/2008 » moreJune 2008
The closing ceremonies of the academic year 2007-2008
The closing ceremonies of the academic year 2007-2008 took place on 19 June in Natolin and on 20 June in Bruges.23/6/2008 » moreFourth annual conference of the Global Competition Law Centre
On 19 & 20 June, the Global Competition Law Centre organized its Fourth annual conference in the Hilton Hotel in Brussels. The topic was Cartels and enforcement proceedings: current legal issues.15/5/2008 » moreOpen Monuments Day
On 'Open Monuments Day' (Sunday 14 September 2008), the Verversdijk buildings of the College of Europe, Bruges were open to the public from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. 6/6/2008 » moreMay 2008
34th Lunch Talk of GCLC
On 1 July, the Global Competition Law Centre organized its 34th lunch talk in Brussels. The topic was The CFI Judgment in Deutsche Telekom AG v. Commission. Speakers were Alexandre Verheyden, Jones Day, Brussels and Stefan Ohlhoff, WilmerHale, Berlin.15/5/2008 » more14th European Concert
On Europe Day, Friday 9 May, the Local Committee for the College of Europe organised its 14th European Concert at the St. Walburgha’s Church of Bruges. 19/3/2008 » moreRun for Change
RunforChange, a sports day with a cause: Empowering women, Ensuring stability, took place on 18 May in Bruges.18/4/2008 » moreErhard Busek, Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, visits the Natolin (Warsaw) Campus
On 14 May, Mr. Erhard Busek, Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, visited the Natolin Campus.9/5/2008 » moreThe 46th session of the annual two-week seminar by ETCR (30 June - 11 July 2008)
The 46th session of the annual two-week seminar by ETCR (European Training Centre for Railway Management Staff) is organized in cooperation with the Development Office from June 30 till July 11. The course theme is 'Competitiveness of the European Railways'. 7/5/2008 » moreConcert at the Natolin Campus
On 13 May, the students of the F. Chopin Academy of Music, Chair of the Piano Chamber Music in Warsaw, will perform the 12th Chamber Concert at the Natolin Campus in the Auditorium of the Retinger House.18/4/2008 » moreApril 2008
Climate Change, Energy & Sustainable Business Development (5-6 June 2008)
The Development Office of the College of Europe is organising a seminar on “Climate Change, Energy & Sustainable Business Development” in the framework of its EU Executive Programme. This fourth EU Executive Seminar will take place in Brussels on 5 and 6 June 2008.30/4/2008 » moreDoes Size matter? The Winning Strategies of Small Countries in a Globalized World.
A conference "Does Size matter? The Winning Strategies of Small Countries in a Globalized World" was organised by the students of the College of Europe in Bruges on April 22 2008 with the participation of HSH Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein, Ambassador of Liechtenstein; Mr Nicolas Schmit, Minister delegate for Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Luxembourg; Mr Gregor Krajc, Deputy Director at the Government Office for European Affairs of Slovenia.25/4/2008 » moreMr Hakan Jonsson, State Secretary for European Affairs, Sweden
On 17 April, the College of Europe, Natolin campus, welcomed Mr Hakan Jonsson, State Secretary for European Affairs to Cecilia Malmstrom, Minister for European Affairs in Sweden.23/4/2008 » moreLatin America-European Union Summits
On 15 May, HE Raphael Steger, Ambassador of Mexico to Poland gives a lecture at the Natolin Campus.18/4/2008 » moreRegulatory Impact Analysis advanced training (23-27June 2008)
The College of Europe, in cooperation with Jacobs & Associates Europe is organising the fifth edition of the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) training course, in June 2008. This practice-oriented course is tailored for officials using RIA, as well as executives wanting to get an overview of the RIA process to influence policy decisions15/4/2008 » moreJob vacancies: Academic Assistants
The College of Europe is seeking applications for the position of academic assistant for the forthcoming Academic Year 2008-09 with a starting date of 18 August 2008 at the latest.11/4/2008 » more33rd Lunch Talk of GCLC
On 17 April, the Global Competition Law Centre organized its 33rd lunch talk in Brussels. The topic was Competition law claims in arbitration proceedings and speakers were Luca Radicati di Brozolo, Professor at the University of Milan and Partner, Bonelli Erede Pappalardo; Assimakis Komninos, White and Case.9/4/2008 » moreThe College of Europe (Bruges) Moot Court team has won the ELMC All-European final in Luxembourg !
The Moot Court team of the College of Europe (Bruges) European law department has won the All-European final of the European Law Moot Court Competition 2007-2008 that took place in Luxembourg on the 4th of April.8/4/2008 » moreVisit of Mr. Etienne Davignon
On 23 April, Mr. Etienne Davignon, visited the Natolin Campus.4/4/2008 » moreCommissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner visits the College
On 7 April, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy, visited the College of Europe Bruges campus. The Commissioner spoke about European Neighbourhood Policy, the External Action Service and the new challenges of the future.26/3/2008 » moreMarch 2008
Conference by commissioner Almunia
On 2 April, Joaquín Almunia, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, gave a lecture on: 'EMU after 10 years: The challenges ahead'.31/3/2008 » more
Introductive Seminar on International Humanitarian Law
The College of Europe, Natolin campus in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross organises a two and a half days Introductive Seminar on International Humanitarian Law from 9th to 11th of April 2008 . 26/3/2008 » moreCollege of Europe establishes "InBev-Baillet Latour EU-China Chair"
The College of Europe establishes "InBev-Baillet Latour EU-China Chair". Download the vacancy announcements for the part-time position as Chairholder and the half-time position as research assistant.19/3/2008 » moreTwo new scholarships for Chinese students
Two full scholarships are available for Chinese students to study at the College of Europe for the academic year 2008-09.19/3/2008 » moreVisit of Gilles de Kerchove
On 27 March, the College of Europe welcomed Mr Gilles de Kerchove, EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator, to its Natolin campus. His lecture ‘Activities of the EU in the area of combating terrorism’ will be followed by a debate with the Natolin students and Polish specialists on security and terrorism combat.19/3/2008 » more
Student Networking Evenings
Cette année, les « Networking Evenings » ont une fois encore remporté un franc succès. Organisées en étroite collaboration avec l’Association des Anciens, elles se sont déroulées le 20 février à Natolin et le 25 février à Bruges.19/3/2008 » more32nd Lunch Talk of the GCLC
On 19 March, the Global Competition Law Centre organized its 32nd lunch talk in Brussels. The topic was The Decision of the Commission to Fine Microsoft €899 millions for Non-Compliance With Its 2004 Decision: A Discussion on Procedure and Substance and speakers were Robert O’Donoghue, Barrister, Brick Court Chambers; and Denis Waelbroeck, Partner, Ashurst.10/3/2008 » moreVisit by Commissioner Grybauskaite
On 14 March, Dr. Dalia Grybauskaite, European Commissioner for financial programming and budget, came to the College for a round-table with students entitled “Reforming the Budget, Changing Europe”. 12/3/2008 » moreVisit Meglena Kuneva, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection
On 13 March, Meglena Kuneva, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, spoke on 'Consumer and competition policies - both for welfare and growth'.11/3/2008 » moreEU Executive Seminar – CSR & Ethics – Business Needs & Regulatory Compliance (13-14 March 2008)
The College of Europe is organizing two Executive seminars, the first one on Business in a Common Trans-Atlantic Market, on 28 and 29 February and a second one on CSR & Ethics – Business Needs & Regulatory Compliance, on 13 and 14 March, in Brussels. More information on the EU Executive Programme can be found on our website4/3/2008 » moreFebruary 2008
European Conference on Social Policy (14 March 2008)
On 14 March, the College of Europe and Cera organised a European Conference on Social Policy entitled “Building social capital for more inclusive societies - Partnerships for innovative approaches in Europe”.28/2/2008 » moreStudy Trip to Ukraine of the Natolin students
Between the 1st and the 8th of March, the Natolin students from the EU as a Regional Actor Major go on a study trip to Ukraine. 21/2/2008 » moreNatolin Students on study trip to Brussels and Bruges
During the first week of March, a group of Natolin students will take part in a study trip to Brussels and Bruges.21/2/2008 » moreVisit by Leonard Orban, EC Commissioner for Multilingualism
On Thursday 6 March, the Natolin campus welcomed Mr. Leonard Orban, European Commissioner in charge of multilingualism. Mr. Orban, spoke on the theme ‘Multilingualism – essential for the unity in diversity of the EU’.20/2/2008 » more