European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)

On 3 June 2026, EIPA’s Board of Governors, composed of national representatives, met in Luxembourg at the invitation of, and hosted by, the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. In addition to operational matters, Board Members reflected on recent developments and discussed strategic priorities for public administrations across Europe for the period ahead. As a recognised hub for public administration, EIPA, through its training programmes and projects implemented at European level, continues to demonstrate its role as a trusted partner, supporting national and EU public administrations in an ever-changing landscape. EIPA would like to thank the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade for its warm hospitality and excellent organisation of the meeting. Marco Ongaro Claudio Matera Wim Van de Camp Cecilia Wikström Peter Vandenbruaene Ioana Roxana Melenciuc Anouk Rutter Per-Christian Harr Marta Kuzawińska Giulia Bonamini Elvira Stählin-Giese Thomas Pappenscheller Jim Deane Nejra Wiklund Prof. Arne Schönbohm - privat - Bart V. Pavel Ivanov Anda Sirca, PhD Mr Marios Constantinou Ms Encarnación Hidalgo Cámara Mr Philippe Mores Ms Angèle Da Cruz & Online : Ms Trine Flygenring Christensen Mr Keith Bartolo Ms Hélène MARTIN Ms Ágnes Váradi Mr Tero Meltti Mr Pantelis Tagkalakis Ms Célia Fernandes  

Join our high-level conference to explore the latest jurisprudence, policy shifts, and strategic use of State Aid in the EU. Engage with leading experts and key stakeholders from EU institutions, national authorities, and the private sector. ⚖️ Legal analysis  🔄 Policy evolution  💬 High-level round table discussion Stay ahead of developments shaping the future of EU State aid control: https://lnkd.in/dfNycVgc Claudio Matera Sébastien Thomas

Are you a recent graduate or a professional looking to deepen your expertise in European law while balancing your career? The Master of European Legal Studies - MELS Online, delivered in partnership with the Universite de Lorraine, offers you the opportunity to earn a French Master degree: Master en études européennes – spécialité Droit de l’union européenne. ✔ 2-year online programme ✔ no prior degree in law is required ✔ 4 academic weekends per semester ✔ bilingual programme (English and French) ✔ in-person events in Luxembourg ✔ renewed international faculty and guest experts Whether you work in public administration, EU institutions, NGOs, or the private sector, MELS helps you gain in-depth legal knowledge and practical skills to advance your career. Application deadline: 15 July https://lnkd.in/ecNy-7Sa

Internal, External, and Performance Audit of ESIFs and NEXTGEN EU-Funded Programmes and Projects: 2021–2027 and Preparations for 2028–2034 Join us to explore:  ✅ Control and audit methodologies for ESIFs, RRF, NEXTGEN EU, and IPA III  ✅ Risk-based management verifications and audit best practices  ✅ Public procurement, state aid, and performance audit workshops  ✅ Lessons learned from 2021–2027 and preparations for 2028–2034  ✅ Insights from experts from the European Commission, European Court of Auditors, and Member States Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/etQd2Fpi Iwona Karwot, PhD Rafael López Sánchez Luc T'Joen Kevin Deceuninck Radoslav Nedyalkov, CGAP

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This week, Tihana Puzic and Giovanna Belisário, from the European CAF Resource Centre at EIPA, delivered a practical training in Tirana, Albania, for the ASPA-Shkolla Shqiptare e Administratës Publike. Participants explored the CAF 2020 model, the self-assessment process, CAF phases and the CAF Action Plan and they had the opportunity to experience first-hand how CAF can support continuous improvement and organisational excellence in public administrations. Thanks to Elda Baguca, CAF National Correspondent for Albania, for presenting the current state of Quality Management in Albania, the country's ambitions regarding CAF implementation, and the importance of partnerships, such as with EIPA and the Regional School of Public Administration, in advancing Quality Management across the public and sector. We also welcome online Nick Thijs from OECD/SIGMA, who emphasised the importance of quality management, continuous improvement and public sector excellence. The training was implemented with the support of the Luxembourg Government through the Luxembourg Technical Assistance Programme for Albania – “Technical Assistance Cooperation”. Thanks to ASPA, the Luxembourg Government, OECD/SIGMA, ReSPA, and all participants for making this event such a success. We look forward to following Albania’s CAF journey and supporting future steps towards stronger, more citizen-focused and high-performing public institutions.

Join EIPA as a Student Assistant in Maastricht and gain hands-on experience supporting European training programmes, seminars, conferences and projects. As part of our Project Organisation Team, you will: ✔ Support the organisation of in-person and online events ✔ Assist with participant registration and communication ✔ Help manage project documentation and databases ✔ Gain valuable experience in a European and multicultural environment We're looking for a proactive, service-oriented team player with an eye for detail who is eager to learn and contribute. 📍 Maastricht 📅 Start date: 1 September 2026 📝 Application deadline: 21 June 2026 Interested? Apply now and become part of an organisation dedicated to strengthening public administration across Europe: https://lnkd.in/ev5Tchiv #WorkingAtEIPA

Last week we concluded our course "A New Era for EU Cohesion Policy 2028-2034 and Implementation Lessons from Structural Funds Programmes 2021-2027" in Madrid led by Marco Lopriore and Robin Smail. 🗨️ "As someone working in EU advisory, it was particularly insightful to explore the practical side of programme implementation, from simplified cost options and performance-based financing to monitoring, evaluation and the evolving focus on results. It was also a great opportunity to exchange perspectives with practitioners and programme authorities from across Europe on the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation of EU funding programmes." Shaun Vella Bonello

Last week, we concluded our two-day course, “A New Era for EU Cohesion Policy 2028–2034 and Implementation Lessons from Structural Funds Programmes 2021–2027.” Together, we unpacked the European Commission’s proposal for the future of EU Cohesion Policy while reflecting on key implementation lessons from the 2021–2027 programming period. Although the National and Regional Partnership (NRP) and Performance Regulations are still under discussion by the co-legislators, the proposed reforms signal a significant shift towards simplification and a stronger performance-based approach. These changes require in-depth dialogue among all stakeholders to ensure a common understanding and effective implementation. The discussions highlighted the importance of providing practical solutions and clear guidance to support the successful delivery of Cohesion Policy reforms and investments across Europe. Thanks to Maria Palacios Carrère for the reflections on lessons from RRF and Teresa Medina Plans from the Generalitat Catalunya for the MTR/STEP updates. Thanks to Robin Smail, and all participants from MA, AA, consultants from both EU and candidate countries. Thanks to Manuel PASTOR for hosting us at the Instituto nacional de administración pública! Marco Lopriore

AI and Data Mining Tools in the Audit of EU Funds Work: Part I    As Artificial Intelligence and data analytics become increasingly important in the control, audit, and fraud detection of EU funds, our practical 2.5-day course provides you the unique opportunity to explore how institutions such as the European Commission, OLAF, EPPO, ECA, and Member States are already using these tools in practice. You will gain insights into:  ✔️ AI applications in fraud prevention and detection  ✔️ Data mining tools for audit and compliance monitoring  ✔️ Risk assessment and sampling methodologies  ✔️ Practical use of ARACHNE+ with EC DG BUDG experts  ✔️ Best practices from Member States  ✔️ Legal framework, implementation challenges, and future AI developments Find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/g4sXryg7 Iwona Karwot, PhD Wim Smets Rafael López Sánchez