Introduction

The European Union is a significant player in numerous policy areas. Its growing influence on the global stage, combined with different internal and external challenges, highlights the need for insights and skills to navigate the EU’s political dynamics.

Why Clingendael

Clingendael Academy has supported professionals in their EU engagement for over 40 years. We specialise in the EU’s day-to-day practice and in optimising the core skills necessary to impact the EU policy process.

Contact

Christiaan Nelisse

Head of Programme EU, Skills & Open Registration

Alumni

"The course 'Insights into Europe' helps you take in a lot more of what is actually happening in Brussels, and how that affects the work you do."

Bregje Wijsenbeek

Policymaker Nuffic / Participant Insights into Europe

Deze Masterclass laat je zien dat er achter alle machinaties gewoon personen, individuen, zitten die je moet zien te identificeren; en hóe je die kunt vinden.

Deelnemer

Masterclass EU

Impact

80+

Training courses yearly

1200+

Participants yearly

47+

Participant countries

News

Ukrainian Rule of Law specialists briefed on EU accession

By Christiaan Nelisse , Julia Soldatiuk-Westerveld , Max Eleveld , + 1

Highlights

Dutch civil servants visit the 'Brussels Bubble'

By Dutch civil servants visit the 'Brussels Bubble' , Teun Janssen

Strategic networking training: the European Diplomatic Programme

Europe's youngest diplomatic service: Kosovo

Your turn in the EU presidency

Succeed with Clingendael

Enhance your skills for working with the EU

Clingendael Academy contributes to developing a comprehensive understanding of how the EU works and how you can make the EU work for you. Our courses provide in-depth insights into the intricate mechanisms driving EU decision-making, thereby empowering participants to navigate the complexities of European governance.

Gain relevant skills

Which qualities are necessary to turn understanding into practice? Enhance your toolbox with relevant skills, such as effective advocacy, intercultural communication, EU negotiations and EU information management. Through simulations, case studies and workshops, we assist you in integrating and applying the course material in your own engagement with the European Union.

Better equipped for the daily professional context

Our trainings ensure practical application and relevance to your daily work practices, emphasising interactive learning methods and structured reflection.