European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region 2026

📖 About the Programme

The European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region, funded by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) of the European Commission, aims to:

• Foster regional cooperation among diplomats and/or officials of the enlargement region and their EU peers.
• Create a unified ‘esprit de corps’ and strengthen knowledge in EU affairs.

The curriculum includes joint activities with the European Union Diplomatic Academy, funded by the European External Action Service (EEAS).

🎯 Benefits

The programme, hosted primarily at the College of Europe, including its campus in Bruges, offers an intensive curriculum focused on:

• EU institutions and decision-making processes
• European foreign policy and diplomacy
• Regional cooperation strategies
• Practical negotiation and policy skills

Participants benefit from a mix of:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Simulations
• Collaborative activities

This ensures both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The programme is specifically tailored for:

• Diplomats
• Government officials
• Professionals working in foreign policy or EU accession processes

Eligible Countries

Applicants must come from countries in the EU enlargement region, including:

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Georgia
• Kosovo
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• North Macedonia
• Serbia
• Ukraine
• Türkiye

📝 Application Process

Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following documents by 10 June 2026 at midnight (CET):

1. CV (max. 2 pages) in English, highlighting relevant professional experience in EU affairs and/or EU accession.
2. Motivation letter (max. 1 page).
3. Written statement signed by their Head of Department/Directorate/Unit endorsing the candidature.
4. Supporting documents, such as:
   • University diploma
   • Language certificate (if applicable)

Submission Details

Applications must be sent to: info.eudp@coleurope.eu

📅 Application Deadline

10 June 2026

For more details, visit the official College of Europe website.

• Intensive curriculum focused on EU institutions and decision-making processes
• European foreign policy and diplomacy
• Regional cooperation strategies
• Practical negotiation and policy skills

Participants benefit from a mix of lectures, workshops, simulations, and collaborative activities, ensuring both theoretical knowledge and practical application.