College of Europe in Natolin

17/08/2026

💡Alumni, pass the torch!

The College of Europe in Natolin is launching its Mentoring Programme: alumni can volunteer to share their professional and academic experience with current students.

📢 The call is open until the 6th of September.

Learn more and sign up on: https://www.coleurope.eu/new-2026-27-natolin-mentoring-programme

14/08/2026

It is with great sadness that the Natolin community has learnt of the passing of Aliaksandr Milinkevich, a distinguished Belarusian democratic opposition leader, the laureate of the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, the co-funder and chancellor of the Free Belarusian University (Wolny Uniwersytet Bialoruski), as well as revered scientist and academic.

For years, Aliaksandr Milinkevich maintained good relations with the College of Europe in Natolin and our community. We will remember him as a friend whose perseverance and dedication left a lasting impression on our students, faculty, and staff.

03/08/2026

Summer may be in full swing, but studying continues at Natolin!

We are pleased to welcome participants of the 9th edition of the Natolin4Capacity Building project and wish them a productive and rewarding experience!

31/07/2026

We're hiring! Join the team behind this post and help shape how the world sees the College of Europe in Natolin.

If you're passionate about storytelling, digital communications, and creating engaging content, we would love to hear from you!

📅 Apply by 28 August

🔗 Learn more about the role and how to apply on our website:
https://www.coleurope.eu/social-media-officer-college-europe-natolin

28/07/2026

📣 Join the Natolin4Capacity Building Phase II – Strengthening Ukrainian Public Administration for EU Integration project as a Communications Officer in Warsaw. ( Natolin4Capacity Building)

Learn more about the position below. 👇

📣 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team in Warsaw!

Do you enjoy creating engaging content, managing social media, and working in an international environment? Join the N4CB-II project and help support Ukrainian public officials through an EU-funded initiative.

📍 Location: Warsaw, Poland
🔹 Full-time position
🔹 10-month contract
🔹 Starting date: August/September 2026

We are looking for a communications professional with experience in communications, PR, or media, and fluency in Ukrainian, Polish, and English.

🔗 Learn more about the position and requirements: https://natolin4cb.eu/news/we-are-looking-for-a-communication-officer-to-join-our-team/

📩 Send your CV in English by 15 August to:
[email protected]

19/07/2026

The final day of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) concluded with one of WEASA's most anticipated traditions - an Oxford-style debate.

This year's motion:
"This House believes that foreign interference, not internal weakness, is the main cause of democratic backsliding in the Eastern Partnership."

Both teams presented well-researched and compelling arguments, followed by an engaging Q&A that encouraged participants to critically examine one of the defining challenges facing the region.

The Academy concluded with the closing ceremony by Marek Tabor, Head of the Executive Education Office at Natolin, and a presentation by WEASA Coordinator Tatevik Hovhannisyan, who introduced participants to WEASA's vibrant alumni network and the many opportunities to stay engaged beyond the Summer Academy.

For 14 years, WEASA has been more than a week of lectures and workshops. It is a growing community of professionals committed to strengthening democratic resilience, fostering regional cooperation, and supporting one another long after the programme ends.

As always, the edition concluded with a traditional WEASA family photo a fitting end to another inspiring week in Natolin.

18/07/2026

The fifth day of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) opened with the panel discussion "Emerging Multipolar World and Global Security Risks," featuring:
🔹 Dr Jakub Jakóbowski Deputy Director of the Centre for Eastern Studies - OSW and Head of the China Department
🔹 Tiziano Marino, Observatory on India at CeSPI – Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale
🔹 Piotr Zalewski, The Economist Türkiye correspondent

The panellists examined the growing roles of China, India, and Türkiye in shaping the evolving international order and discussed what these geopolitical shifts could mean for the future of the Eastern Partnership countries.

The afternoon continued with country presentations by participants from and , who shared their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges surrounding Euro-Atlantic integration. The presentations sparked thoughtful discussion on the region's changing political and security landscape.

17/07/2026

The fourth day of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) began with a practical cybersecurity training led by Maciek Piasecki, digital security trainer and advisor for high-risk projects. Participants explored practical tools and strategies to strengthen their digital security in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

The programme continued with a workshop, "Elections of Today and the Future: Influencers, Money Flows and AI Slop," delivered by Konrad Kiljan, Expert at CEE Digital Democracy Watch.

The session examined how digital platforms, online influence, financial networks, and AI-generated content are reshaping electoral processes and democratic debate.

In the afternoon, participants from 🇦🇲 and 🇬🇪 presented their perspectives on their countries' Euro-Atlantic integration, sharing insightful analyses that sparked engaging discussions among the WEASA community.

16/07/2026

The third day of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) began with the panel discussion "Is the Door Still Open? The Future of the Eastern Partnership in a Reordering World" featuring:

🔹 Adam Łazowski, Professor of EU Law at the University of Westminster and European Neighbourhood Chairholder at the College of Europe (Natolin)

🔹 Iryna Krasnoshtan, Program Director at the International Center for Ukrainian Victory

🔹 Vano Chkhikvadze, Head of EU Policy at Araminta, Germany.

The discussion examined the geopolitical realities facing the region and explored how Eastern Partnership countries can continue advancing cooperation with the European Union.

Participants then took part in a practical OSINT workshop led by Sopo Gelava of the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab). The session focused on foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), including analytical approaches to Telegram and TikTok, while giving participants the opportunity to collaborate on real-world exercises.

The day concluded with an Evening Fireside Chat, "NATO's Role in the Era of Hybrid Threats," featuring Dominik Jankowski, Deputy Secretary General for Policy and Outreach at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly who reflected on NATO's role in responding to an increasingly complex security landscape.

15/07/2026

The second day of the Warsaw Euro-Atlantic Summer Academy (WEASA) started with a presentation from our partner, the Polish-American Freedom Foundation, highlighting its history and introducing opportunities for participants to remain engaged through alumni programmes after completing the Academy.

Participants then joined Amil Khan, CEO and co-founder of Valent, for a session examining AI-generated manipulation, the growing impact of synthetic media, and practical approaches to identifying AI-generated content on social media.

The afternoon featured presentations by participants from 🇦🇿 and 🇲🇩, who shared SWOT analyses of their countries' Euro-Atlantic integration efforts, followed by a lively discussion.

The day concluded with an open exchange among participants on their professional experiences, common challenges, and ideas for future cross-border cooperation.

At WEASA, learning extends beyond the classroom, creating lasting professional connections and fostering collaboration across the Eastern Partnership region.