Following the successful launch of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region, the College of Europe is excited to launch the call for the second edition of the programme, which is expected to run from 31 August 2025 until 31 January 2026.

This programme, funded by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) of the European Commission, has the overall objective to foster regional cooperation among junior diplomats and/or officials of the enlargement region and their EU peers by creating a unified ‘esprit de corps’ and strengthening their knowledge in EU affairs. The curriculum includes joint activities with the EU Diplomatic Academy funded by EEAS.

The call is especially tailored towards junior diplomats and/or officials working in the field of foreign policy and EU accession from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Türkiye. Interested candidates are invited to apply before June 15th (18:00 CET).

All information about the programme and the application process can be found here.

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* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.