EU Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region

Following the successful launch of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (EUDP) in 2025, the College of Europe has published the new call for applications to join the fifth edition of the programme, which is expected to run from 1st February until 2 July 2027.

This programme, funded by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) and implemented by the College of Europe, has the overall objective to foster regional cooperation among junior diplomats and/or officials of the enlargement region and their EU peers and strengthening their knowledge in EU affairs. The curriculum includes joint activities with the EU Diplomatic Academy, opened to EU Member States’ diplomats.

The initiative is especially tailored towards junior diplomats and/or officials working in the field of foreign policy and EU accession from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Türkiye.

Candidates interested to join the programme are invited to apply before 15 November 2026. 

All information about the programme and the application process can be found here.