Well organized programs and training accompanied by well-known speakers. Combined theoretical with practical learning by field visits to domestic and international institutions. The Visegrad School of Political Studies and the European Academy of Diplomacy programs and training are events that everyone would like to have the opportunity to take part in.

Visegrad School of Political Studies provides overwhelming experience and opportunities for the democratic transition processes to promising political and social leaders. The unique combination of sharing know-how and knowledge facilitate engagement and foster initiatives for regional cooperation and development of democratic processes. I strongly recommend all motivated and open-minded young leaders to participate, as the School expedites productive changes by promoting young professionals as “Drivers for Change” and makes leaders rethink their contribution to development.

Attending the Visegrád School of Political Studies at the initiative of the Western Balkans The Anti-Corruption Forum is one excellent opportunity for the exchange of the experiences in the fight against corruption. The program of the Western Balkans Anti-Corruption Forum provides a great opportunity to strengthen the anti-corruption mechanisms and to increase transparency as well as awareness in fighting corruption.

I was a proud member of Western Balkans Anti-Corruption Forum in 2016. During the Forum we focused on promoting Western European anti-corruption laws and possibilities of implementing them. This platform allowed us to share our observations about the problem of corruption. We discussed new cooperation between different actors. It was a great experience and an opportunity to deepen my knowledge.

The courses of the Visegrad School of Political Studies comprised of extensive professional discussions about the current state of play of V4 countries, with participants from all around Europe. Apart from that, the main speakers, such as the ministers of foreign affairs ensured the best possible exchange of views. The EAD also stands for a tremendous opportunity of creating new professional connections.  The courses helped me to deepen my knowledge about foreign affairs, leading to my current job in the European Parliament.