Preparing for a career in Europe : Preparing for a career in Europe : ENA’s contributionENA’s contribution

European School of Administration European School of Administration

BrusselsBrussels77thth March 2008 March 2008

Bernard BoucaultBernard BoucaultDirector of ENADirector of ENA

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INTRODUCTION

I.- The 8-month Europe module

II.- The European Master in Governance and Administration

III.- The postgraduate course in European Studies

CONCLUSION

SummarySummary

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

3 missions for ENA: Recruit for the French civil service and prepare candidates

for open competitions run by the EU institutions

Train managers and future managers in the international public and private sectors

Excel through international partnerships

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A combination of internships, team work, case studies and conferences

A target population inside and outside Europe public and private sector

A network of experts and EU speakers 1000 speakers

Numerous trips within Europe

INTRODUCTION

ENA’s teaching methods : A professional and practical approachA professional and practical approach

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I.- THE EUROPE MODULEI.- THE EUROPE MODULE

Europe at the heart of the initial Europe at the heart of the initial training programme for high level training programme for high level

public servantspublic servants

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Enable participants to deal with all administrative issues relating to European affairs, ( national civil servants, European administrators… )

Master the strategic dimension of the challenges associated with the building of Europe

Master the various levels associated with the construction of public action

Anticipate the stakes in negotiations

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

a) Aims

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Linguistic objective: to be operational in three languages

Combination of internships and studies 3 weeks preparation 17 weeks internship 7 weeks of in-depth follow up

The internship : A position of responsibility with those involved in the construction of

Europe Participants, in small groups with a tutor, carry out research on a given

observation theme

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

b) Curriculum

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The evolution of the European Security, Liberty and Justice Space under the Lisbon Treaty

The new cycle of the Lisbon Strategy

The European Union and the fight against new threats : proliferation and terrorism

The comparative advantages of the bilateral and multilateral agreements for the EU in the world

EU social policies

Europe’s energy policy

EU audiovisual and cultural policy

Implementing the institutional innovations of the Lisbon Treaty (outside the Security, Liberty and Justice Space)

EU financial services policy

EU development aid policy

EU migratory policy in the Security, Liberty and Justice Space

Protecting EU financial interests

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

b) Curriculum (2) Observation themes in 2008Observation themes in 2008

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Case studies, simulations, negotiations

Drafting legal and administrative documents

Communication action plan on a European theme

International roundtables

A wide variety of French and foreign speakers

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

c) Educational resources:

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Map out a communication strategy under the heading “European heritage”

Promote the measures taken in France to implement the EU action plan for research and innovation to increase EU competitivity and growth alongside business executives and researchers

Promote the actions of elected French officials to the European Parliament - notably in the context of the European Elections in June 2009 - and to the actions of elected French officials to the Committee of the Regions alongside new electors

Promote the progress of the European Security and Defence policy alongside the Brussels-based think-tanks

Enhance and Promote the implementation of the European REACH regulation alongside those French companies concerned

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

c) Educational resources (2) Communication actions in 2008Communication actions in 2008

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Draw the attention of social actors to the role of the EU in globalisation

Foster interest among young men and women for the future European Volunteer Humanitarian Aid Corps

Draw the attention of opinion leaders to the advantages of the euro

Carry out national and regional communication plans concerning the new programme period of the European Social Funds

Draw the attention of consumers to the measures taken to develop their confidence in the internal market

Draw the attention of the public to the institutional advances of the Lisbon Treaty

Bring to the understanding of the public the meaning of the new borders of a European union of 27 states and promote the concept of a European identity

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

c) Educational resources (3) Communication actions in 2008Communication actions in 2008

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Each year, from January to July :

80 French participants

40 participants from abroad representing 33 different nationalities from the public and private sectors

I.- THE EUROPE MODULE

d) The participants

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II.- THE “MEGA”II.- THE “MEGA”

Master of EuropeanMaster of EuropeanGovernance and AdministrationGovernance and Administration

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II.- THE MEGA

a) Outline

An interdisciplinary training programme in public administration

for young European managers from the public and private sectors

A consortium of French and German institutions A full-time one year bilingual programme

in Paris, Strasbourg, Brussels, Potsdam, Berlin and Florence

A double Masters degree Université de Paris 1 and Potsdam University

3 programmes since 2005 Registration for the 4th programme is open

Deadline 24 May 2008

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Initial module - Paris - 3 months Ecole nationale d'administration, Sciences Po,

Université Paris 1- Pantheon - Sorbonne,

Internship - 3 months in a German, French or European administration

Follow up module - 3 monthsPotsdam University and the University of Humboldt in Berlin

Preparation of a research paper (“mémoire”) - 3 months Three study trips Strasbourg - Université Robert Schuman Brussels - Centre des Etudes Européennes de Strasbourg

Florence - European University Institute

II.- THE MEGA

b) The course : One year – full-timeOne year – full-time

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Practical knowledge of the French, German and European administrations

Comparative view of the functioning of the State

Inter-cultural approach In the pursuit of national and European solutions

In-depth knowledge of the workings of the European Union Tools required for ::

the conception, implementing and evaluation of public policies Crisis management Public communications

II.- THE MEGA

c) Aim: Train young upper-level managers on theTrain young upper-level managers on the modern methods of governance modern methods of governance

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French and German public sector

Public sector of other EU Member States and Candidate countries EU institutions, agencies and other bodies Private sector

II.- THE MEGA

d) Audience Approximately 30 young, high-level managers Approximately 30 young, high-level managers

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III.- The Postgraduate course III.- The Postgraduate course in European Studiesin European Studies

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The public The programme brings together “high flyers” from the public and private

sectors in Europe who continue their professional responsibilities whilst following it.

3 days per month during one year3 days per month during one year

Annual themes treatedAnnual themes treated The Lisbon Agenda (2007)The Lisbon Agenda (2007) The European Union and globalisation (2008)The European Union and globalisation (2008)

III.- THE CHEE

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To promote

networking among people

with an interest in European issues

III.- THE CHEE

a) Aims

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An rigorous selection of candidates

100 speakers of 20 different nationalities

A patron with an exemplary commitment to the European cause :

Simone Veil in 2007 Jacques Delors in 2008

An itinerant programme in various European capitals

III.- THE CHEE

b) Teaching methods

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40 participants per year

Public and private sectors in Europe: MEP, senior managers, journalists, politicians, trade unionists.

2 programmes, 10 nationalities Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Poland, Spain

Our Partners : The Austrian federal chancellery, Ministry for public administration (France),

Ministry for Foreign Affairs (France, Spain), Bulgarian National Assembly... VEOLIA, RENAULT, LA POSTE, BNP-PARIBAS, AIRBUS, SAFRAN

III.- THE CHEE

c) Audience

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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

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Strasbourg (ENA) Thursday 23 and Friday 24 October 2008

Topics:

1.- Common training sessions for administrators from EU Institutions and Member States ?

2.- Debate : initial training /life long training in European public services ?

3.- What other suggestions ?

Organisation of the next Organisation of the next DISPA meetingDISPA meeting