On 22-26 April 2024, the professional development programme ‘Negotiations with the EU and decision-making dynamics: a practical approach’ will be held. The programme is attended by 31 specialists in the field of cooperation with the EU.

The programme was developed by the High School in cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The Government Office for Coordination of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and the Centre for Adaptation of the Civil Service to the EU Standards are also partners in the programme.

The main task set by the organisers is to increase the professional competence of public servants in understanding the theoretical foundations and practical experience of decision-making and the dynamics of negotiations between EU member states.

The course includes participation in workshops, thematic discussions, case-study and creative tasks, individual and group work. The course provides an opportunity to improve such important skills as negotiation tactics, effective communication and socialisation in a professional context.

Alejandro Ribo Labastida, a professor at the College of Europe and the European Diplomatic Academy, who has developed and conducted simulations of EU negotiations on community issues and EU responses to international security crises, will work with the students.

It should be added that in 2023, the High School implemented 18 advanced training programmes in the field of European integration.