This briefing outlines the necessity of professionalisation to ensure effective and efficient public procurement. It is crucial for a resilient economic recovery that Public Procurement is strategic and sustainable.
sDuriezJuly 21, 2021
This blog answers how the pandemic has changed the landscape of knowledge-sharing and how you might be able to enable better knowledge-sharing in your own organisation.
sDuriezJuly 8, 2021
What is cybersecurity, and what is actually at stake for the European Union when it comes to regulating international cyberspace? This blog post dives into these questions and provides a short introduction on the topic of internal and external cybersecurity in the…
sDuriezJuly 1, 2021
The reform of French civil service at top and senior management level is an opportunity to transform current structures in a way that would better meet the needs of both civil servants and public employers. The main pillars and expected outcomes of…
sDuriezJune 30, 2021
After reviewing recent developments in the European Parliament’s direct and indirect rights of legislative initiative, this EIPA Paper comments upon the call to strengthen the EP’s powers in this area.
sDuriezJune 30, 2021
The newly published EIPA study on the EU law training needs reveals that more court staff across the EU receive targeted professional training, thus improving their professional skills. The numbers have significantly increased since 2014, according to the study carried out in…
sDuriezJune 23, 2021
This briefing outlines the necessity of professionalisation to ensure effective and efficient public procurement. It is crucial for a resilient economic recovery that Public Procurement is strategic and sustainable.
sDuriezJune 23, 2021
Part of the EU's response to the COVID-19 crisis has included reinforcing the mandate of existing agencies and proposing new agencies. After outlining the agencification plans, this Briefing specifically looks at the creation of HERA and challenges this might entail.
sDuriezJune 17, 2021
On 16 June 2021, EIPA and the Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to cooperate in fields of mutual interest. ASPA is an autonomous government institution, and its mission is to train the civil servants of…
sDuriezJune 16, 2021
Applications for student internships EIPA welcomes open applications from students who need to do an internship as part of their studies. What do we offer? EIPA offers a unique opportunity to students wishing to gain professional experience in a genuine European…
sDuriezJune 15, 2021
EIPA expert, Beatrix Behrens, has contributed an article on work life after the pandemic, ‘New Work. The new normal “after” COVID-19′, to the European Public Mosaic (EPuM), Open Journal on Public Service.
sDuriezJune 8, 2021
Between February 2020 and May 2021, EIPA implemented a large-scale training programme to prepare the Slovenian administration for the 2021 Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, on behalf of the Slovenian Academy of the Ministry of Public Administration. After…
sDuriezMay 31, 2021
How did teleworking impact the social side of negotiations? We asked several Brussels based negotiators how the pandemic impacted their work.
sDuriezMay 27, 2021
EIPA expert, Sabina Lange, together with key scholars in the area, has edited and authored a new volume on, The Making of European Security Policy: Between Institutional Dynamics and Global Challenges. This volume addresses how and in what capacity the European Union…
sDuriezMay 21, 2021
The measures outlined in the Chemicals Strategy seek to increase compliance. This Briefing clarifies the multi-level enforcement of chemicals policy and discusses the challenges of implementing these measures.
sDuriezMay 20, 2021
Competitive Dialogue was initially conceived by the European Commission as a tool for awarding infrastructure contracts and complex service contracts - this blog sets out the potential for how Competitive Dialogue can be used flexibly in a wider range of contracts.
sDuriezMay 13, 2021
The EU has communicated its vision of a strong role on the global stage, achieving strategic autonomy. This paper addresses how mixed agreements, which require ratification by all national parliaments Member States, weaken the EU’s position as a reliable partner.
sDuriezMay 7, 2021
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg (MFEA) is now welcoming applications for scholarships to attend our Master of European Legal Studies (MELS Online) 2021-2023 promotion. These scholarships are available to applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia,…
sDuriezMay 4, 2021
In this newest blog, we dive into the changes brought about by the pandemic. How has it disrupted our way of negotiating, particularly in terms of our ability to decipher our interlocutor’s non-verbal communication?
sDuriezApril 29, 2021
Was ist für ein gelungenes Generationenmanagement und Offboarding zu beachten? Wie kann der Wissenstransfer gelingen? Blog zu Demografie und Personalmanagement
sDuriezApril 22, 2021
This blog is a contribution by the Spanish National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) on their advancements in managing and adapting their activities to a digitised environment.
sDuriezApril 15, 2021
We are excited to continue our new, EIPA in conversation with, series of regular round-table discussions. We tackle timely topics, high up on the EU agenda and provide you with the latest insights you need to stay up to date.
sDuriezApril 13, 2021
Refresh your knowledge on EU negotiations with part 2 of our blog on the dynamics and peculiarities you need to be aware of.
sDuriezApril 8, 2021
After linking international relations theories and negotiation practices in our previous blog post, in this edition, we are going down the rabbit hole to take a closer look at the peculiarities of EU negotiations.
sDuriezApril 1, 2021
At the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, EIPA has completed a study on the Gender Gap in the EU’s Public Employment and Leadership. The study provides a situational analysis of the gender gap in the…
sDuriezMarch 18, 2021
The UK is analysing the possibility of using Key Performance Indicators to justify past poor performers' exclusion from public contracts. This blog presents the UK’s new proposal and the initial debate thereof.
sDuriezMarch 12, 2021
On 4 March 2021, EIPA commenced its 40-year celebration with an online conference on the ‘Challenges and opportunities for public administrations in times of recovery’, gathering public and private actors involved in the recovery of the European economy to discuss the role…
sDuriezMarch 5, 2021
How can we apply IR theories when we are gathered around the negotiating table and can we rely on them to interpret our interactions with others? This post goes back to the basics of multilateral and multicultural negotiations to answer these questions.…
sDuriezFebruary 26, 2021
On 18 February 2021, the European Public Sector Award was launched by EIPA and its institutional partners. It is the only Europe-wide award scheme, recognising exemplary practices, for public sector entities at all levels of government.
sDuriezFebruary 24, 2021
To access crucial EU funds, Member States must submit their Recovery and Resilience Plans. This paper looks at the spending targets and requirements, as well as draft plans already presented.
sDuriezFebruary 19, 2021
EIPA currently has a call out for experts to support the European CAF Resource Centre. We are looking for an experienced professional that can help contribute to the implementation of the CAF model in national organisations, notably in the context of the…
sDuriezFebruary 12, 2021
On 4 March 2021, EIPA will hold an online conference on the ‘Challenges and opportunities for public administrations in times of recovery’. The conference will contribute to the debate around some of the European Commission’s main priorities for the reform and recovery…
sDuriezFebruary 11, 2021
Beginning of February, three key experts took up position at EIPA Maastricht. Florina Pop, EU data protection expert and Gracia Vara Arribas and Iwona Karwot, who formerly worked at EIPA’s Antenna in Barcelona. Florina Pop took up her position as EIPA’s Data Protection Expert beginning of February. Florina, originally…
sDuriezFebruary 4, 2021
In the final part of our series on intergenerational management, we cover how an older workforce's digital transformation can best occur. Practical examples and tips are provided in the blog.
sDuriezFebruary 3, 2021
Part 3 of our series on intergenerational management deals with the challenges and practical examples for personnel management's strategic orientation and helping employees navigate the route to retirement.
sDuriezJanuary 28, 2021
After almost a year of going online and working remotely, what has been the effect on international negotiations? This first introductory post from the Negotiation Team investigates the changes brought by the pandemic and explores the solutions and opportunities to reinvent negotiations…
sDuriezJanuary 26, 2021
The life phase-oriented framework provides a flexible approach and is the HR policy ‘umbrella’ for sustainable integration of different areas of HR work into a holistic HR management process. Part 2 of our series on intergenerational management highlights elements and practical examples…
sDuriezJanuary 21, 2021
Werden die alt bekannten auch die neuen Herausforderungen sein? Welche Chancen bieten Diversität, Demografie, Digitalisierung und New Work für das Personalmanagement? Und wie können die erfolgskritischen Kompetenzen einer modernen und digitalen Arbeitswelt in der Belegschaft gefördert und gestärkt werden?
sDuriezJanuary 15, 2021
Intergenerational management is one of the most pressing challenges for HR management in public administration. What are the factors for sustainable personnel and organisational development in the future? Read part 1 of our series on intergenerational management.
sDuriezJanuary 13, 2021
What is the current state of the Brexit negotiations in the field of air transport? Several key differences can be discerned, making a no-deal scenario likely.
sDuriezDecember 10, 2020
Tips und Praxisbeispiele für den digitalen Wandel einer älteren Belegschaft in Teil IV von EIPA’s Reihe zum Generationenmanagement.
sDuriezDecember 4, 2020
Per 1 December 2020, Isane Aparicio has taken up the role of Director of EIPA Maastricht and Business Development. Ms Aparicio will lead Maastricht’s team of experts and form a part of EIPA’s Management. In this role she will be responsible for EIPA’s corporate business development, identifying new opportunities and additional markets. Simultaneously, she will also act as a…
sDuriezDecember 3, 2020
This briefing discusses the Petruhhin ruling, and why Advocate General Hogan invites the Court of Justice of the European Union to reconsider its ruling as practice shows the dicta being untenable.
sDuriezNovember 23, 2020
What are the roles of agencies in shaping EU policies? This briefing pays special attention to support provided by several agencies in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
sDuriezNovember 9, 2020
From 26 October to 30 October 2020 ReSPA hosted the 2020 Seasonal School on EU Accession Negotiations in collaboration with EIPA. EIPA and ReSPA have a long-standing cooperative relationship, which has recently been continued by winning a successive tender which called for EIPA to design a programme to prepare potential EU Member States for…
sDuriezNovember 4, 2020
On 1-2 October, EIPA delivered a seminar in the Portuguese Parliament on The EU Agenda in 2021. Preparing for the Parliamentary Dimension of the Portuguese Presidency. The sessions reviewed the roles of national Parliaments in the EU, and discussed the likely agendas…
sDuriezOctober 30, 2020
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