Natolin Launches the 3rd Edition of the EU-funded Natolin4Capacity Building Phase II Project
The College of Europe in Natolin is pleased to announce the launch of the 3rd edition of its Tailored Onsite Knowledge and Analytical Skills Programme, dedicated to the “Fundamentals” negotiation cluster of the EU-funded Natolin4Capacity Building Phase II project.
Over six weeks, eight Ukrainian public administration employees will strengthen their expertise in one of the most essential areas of EU accession negotiations.
The “Fundamentals” cluster is central to Ukraine’s EU accession, setting both the entry requirements and the final benchmarks for membership. It covers essential reforms in the judiciary, rule of law, democratic institutions, and human rights. Unlike other clusters, where progress is judged by adopting EU laws, “Fundamentals” is assessed through reform milestones, making the process more flexible and adapted to Ukraine’s system.
Due to the strategic importance of this cluster and strong interest among Ukrainian public officials, this is already the second programme edition focused on “Fundamentals.” The current cohort, selected through an call and competitive process, includes representatives from:
- Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
- State Space Agency of Ukraine
- State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
- Ministry of Health of Ukraine
- State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine
- Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.
As in earlier editions, participants will combine academic study with hands-on practice: research projects, mentorship for analytical paper preparation, and study visits. Through
expert guidance and collaborative work, participants enhance their understanding of EU law, develop negotiation skills, and contribute to Ukraine’s reform agenda.
“It’s a place where you are pushed to think deeper, ask better questions and understand how public administration, and European integration work in practice,” - said programme alumnus Vitaliy Nosok from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, a participant in the 1st edition of the Programme dedicated to “Fundamentals.”
The Tailored Onsite Knowledge and Analytical Skills Programme is part of the EU-funded project “Natolin4Capacity Building, Phase II – Strengthening Ukraine’s Public Administration Capacity for European Integration”. By January 2027 the Programme will train 100 Ukrainian public officials, building a professional community with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage the EU accession process and implement key reforms.
About N4CB-II
Natolin4Capacity Building Phase II is funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the College of Europe in Natolin and the High School of Public Governance, in cooperation with the Government Office for Coordination of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service.
The project builds on the previous EU-funded Natolin4Capacity Building (N4CB) initiative, implemented between 2020 and 2024. For more information, visit https://natolin4cb.eu/ or follow Natolin4CB on Facebook.