Formations

The seminar will mainly deal with the practical aspects of conducting the presidency, by providing the participants with a comprehensive insight in the daily organisation and...

This is a brief introduction into the EU, its institutions and its decision-making tools.

This is a one-day information day for newly arrived agents/delegates to provide them with an overview of the work of the Council.

Vous participez à des négociations dans le cadre de travaux législatifs européens. Vous souhaitez que votre intérêt et celui de la partie adverse soient pris en considération sans...

The aim of this briefing session is to provide a comprehensive insight into the organisation and challenges of a presidency. It will deal with the practical aspects of conducting...

The aim of this briefing session is to provide an overview of current practices relating to the establishment of "external" Union positions and to present the underlying policies...

This training is focused on teaching participants to recognize the signs of stress and providing them with practical tips for managing stress effectively when preparing and running...

In the light of the rapid increase of virtual meetings a tailor-made briefing has been developed on chairing and participating in virtual meetings.

This training helps you prepare for your role during the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU in 2024.

The Antici and Mertens teams of a presidency have a key role in the organisation and running of the presidency at the permanent representation. Their coordinating tasks require an...

This is a presentation to raise awareness of colleagues in line ministries on the various media and communication opportunities and challenges for a presidency. The presentation...

Learn the key principles of digital communication and how to apply them to the website for the Belgian presidency. Discover all details about the target audiences of the presidency...

This is a presentation to raise awareness of colleagues in line ministries on the various digital communication opportunities and challenges for a presidency. The presentation also...

The course intends to present a summary of the transparency rules (Regulation 1049/2001 and Annex II of the Council Rules of Procedure, as well as internal instructions and...

The course intends to present a summary of the transparency rules (Regulation 1049/2001 and Annex II of the Council Rules of Procedure, as well as internal instructions and...

This course will cover the basics of press communication in the Council and the presidency, the different actors involved and the role of working party chairs.

In the sphere of external relations, the rotating presidency chairs only a limited number of working parties and committees. Most of the working parties in this policy area are...

Entrez au Conseil, découvrez les bâtiments où les dirigeants de l'UE se rencontrent et comment le Conseil façonne l'avenir de l'Europe.

You have to communicate in English with foreign counterparts for the Belgian Presidency of the EU. You would like to understand and use the specific vocabulary used in...