New Seminar Series!

The European Union:

Structures – Policies – Programmes

Module I:
Structures, Decision-making Processes and
Future Challenges in Selected Policies

14 – 20 April 2013

Module II:
EU Funding Programmes and Instruments –
Concepts and Practical Implementation

2 – 8 June 2013

Otzenhausen (Germany)
General information
Effective regional integration and good partnership are important goals both
for the European Union and its neighbouring countries. Taking advantage of
the existing political and economic opportunities, however, requires good
knowledge of EU structures, policies and support programmes. In an effort
to facilitate knowledge transfer and exchange of experiences, GIZ and the
European Academy of Otzenhausen have developed a new seminar series
which aims to support decision-makers from EU neighbouring countries to
strengthen their capacity to deal more effectively with the existing
opportunities of partnership with EU.
Participants
The course is directed at senior management staff from public
administration institutions on the national, regional and local level from:
 (potential) EU candidate states (Turkey and Western Balkans countries)
 countries from the European Neighbourhood Policy area (Ukraine,
Belarus, Moldova, Caucasus region, Northern Africa, Middle East)
Objectives
Having completed the seminar programme, the participants
 have solid knowledge of structures and decision-making processes in
the EU
 are familiar with selected sector policies and their instruments
 have initiated the development of concrete partnership projects which
meet eligibility, selection and award criteria of the EU programmes
 have exchanged experience with international EU integration experts
and have formed effective networks for future exchange
Concept and methodology
The seminar series comprises two thematic modules that can be attended
individually or as a seminar package (see below).
In each training module, participants will
 attend thematic lectures and workshops (including simulation, case
studies and best practice) given and directed by high level experts from
well-known research institutes, universities and both German and
European public administration institutions.
 take part in field trips to European institutions at Brussels (e.g. the
European Commission)/Luxembourg (e.g. European Investment Bank)
or to German regional institutions (e.g. parliament of Saarland) including
talks "on location" with experts and practitioners.
 have time and space for reflection and for linking the seminar contents
to their specific background and working context. This also includes the
opportunity for participants to present their own experiences and to
develop new initiatives and transformation projects.
Participation fee and services
Module I: EUR 2,690 | Module II: EUR 2,690
The seminar fee is a lump sum and includes the accommodation in a single
room with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks), costs of the
programme, field trips and the relevant material.
Take the opportunity and participate in this
unique seminar series!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Otzenhausen.
Contents
Module I: Structures, Decision-making Processes and Future Challenges in Selected Policies

Participants will
 know structures and decision-making processes in the EU
 be familiar with essential conditions of the public procurement and government aid laws in the context of EU competition laws
 comprehend objectives, implementation and challenges of European politics in the field of structural and regional policy
 visit important European institutions in Brussels

Draft programme

Sunday, 14 April 2013

Monday, 15 April 2013
Morning session
Afternoon session
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Morning session
Afternoon session
Arrival and check-in
Dinner
Breakfast
Welcome, presentation of the programme and the team, discussion of the participants' expectations
Functioning of the EU I: Institutional structure
Lecture and discussion
Dipl.-Jur. Sebastian Zeitzmann, LL.M., Saarland University, Saarbrücken
Lunch
Functioning of the EU II: Decision-making processes
Lecture and workshop
Dipl.-Jur. Sebastian Zeitzmann, LL.M., Saarland University, Saarbrücken
Dinner
Get-together at the Eurobistro
Breakfast
Functioning of the EU III: Who is who in Brussels and how to deal with the EU and its institutions
Lecture and discussion
Lunch
Selected policies I: Public procurement and state aid – general legal aspects
Lecture and workshop
Tilmann Lahann LL.M., lawyer, Europa-Institut, University of Saarland, Saarbrücken
Departure
Dinner and wine tasting in the region
 Afterwards return to Otzenhausen
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Breakfast
Morning session Selected policies I (cont.): EU-funding procedures
Tilmann Lahann LL.M., lawyer, Europa-Institut, University of Saarland, Saarbrücken
Lunch
Excursion: Brussels
Afternoon session Departure to Brussels and check-in
Reception at the Representation of GIZ (tbc)
Thursday, 18 April 2013 Excursion: Brussels
Breakfast
Morning session Visit to the European Commission (tbc)
Meetings with EU experts of certain policy fields
DG Enlargement DG RELEX
(participants from (potential) EU candidate states) (participants from European Neighbourhood Policy area)
DG Development and Cooperation - EuropeAid
(Optional: DG Health and Consumer)
Lunch
Afternoon session Visit to Committee of Regions
Meetings with experts of certain policy fields
Guided tour at the City of Brussels
Dinner
Afterwards return to Otzenhausen
Friday, 19 April 2013
Breakfast
Morning session Selected policies II: Structural and regional policy
Lecture/ Workshop
Lunch
Afternoon session Evaluation and future training needs analysis
Workshop
Farewell dinner
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Breakfast
Departure
Module II: EU funding programmes and instruments – Concepts and Practical Implementation

Participants will
 obtain an overview of existing programmes
 be perfectly acquainted with performance criteria and procedures of IPA and ENPI
 get familiar with the expected modifications for the 2014 – 2020 period
 develop new impetus and ideas for a successful implementation of projects funded by the EU in different fields of politics
 meet experts from the Saarland administration and European institutions

Draft programme

Sunday, 2 June 2013

Monday, 3 June 2013
Morning session
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Morning session
Afternoon session
Arrival and check-in
Dinner
Breakfast
Welcome, presentation of the programme and the team, discussion of the participants' expectations
Seminar leader
Association – enlargement – partnership: the European Union and its neighbouring countries
Lecture and discussion
Lunch
EU programmes and instruments for (potential) candidate States (IPA) and ENP States (ENPI): Introduction and
prospects of EU funding 2014 and beyond
Lecture (overview) and discussion
Dinner
Get-together at the Eurobistro
Breakfast
Workshop: EU programmes for (potential) candidate Workshop: EU programmes for ENP States: European
States: instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA) Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)
Lunch
Workshop: IPA (cont.) Workshop: ENPI (cont.)

Departure
Dinner and wine tasting in the region
Afterwards return to Otzenhausen
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Breakfast
Morning session Workshop: IPA (cont.) Workshop: ENPI (cont.)
Exchange of experiences among the participants and with Exchange of experiences among the participants and with
experts from regional / local administrative bodies in charge experts from regional / local administrative bodies in charge
with the implementation of EU programmes with the implementation of EU programmes
Lunch
Afternoon session Workshop: Project Cycle Management – an introduction
Dinner
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Breakfast
Excursion to Luxembourg and Saarbrücken

Departure to Luxembourg
Visit to the European Investment Bank (EIB) (tbc)

Departure to Saarbrücken
Visit to the Ministry for Economy, Labour, Energy and Transport “Operational Programme "Saarland“ of the
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)” / visit of a local project implemented with EU funds (best
practice)
Exchange of experiences with experts from the local administration in Saarland

Reception in the Landtag of Saarland (regional parliament)

Dinner in Saarbrücken
Afterwards return to Otzenhausen
Friday, 7 June 2013
Breakfast
Morning session Cross-border cooperation in Europe: General framework and best practices
Dr. Claude Gengler, Foundation FORUM Europa, Luxembourg
Lunch
Afternoon session Evaluation and future training needs analysis
Workshop
Farewell dinner
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Breakfast
Departure
Logistical information

Venue: Application:
Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbH Bernhard Adam
Europahausstraße 35 66620 Nonnweiler  Germany Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
phone +49 6873 662-441  fax +49 6873 662-350 Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 40
www.eao-otzenhausen.de 53113 Bonn
Germany
Phone: 0049 228 4460-1095 Ɩ Fax: 0049 228 4460-1483
Participants:
Email: bernhard.adam@giz.de
Senior Management staff of governmental institutions (national or
www.giz.de
subnational entities) from IPA and ENPA countries (see above)

Organisation and responsibility: Further information on programme details:

European Academy of Otzenhausen gGmbH (EAO) Dr. Elisabeth Schmitt
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Bonn Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbH
Europahausstraße 35
66620 Nonnweiler
Seminar leader:
Germany
Dr. Elisabeth Schmitt, EAO
Phone: 0049 6873 662-441 Ɩ Fax: 0049 6873 662-350
Email: schmitt@eao-otzenhausen.de
Working language: www.eao-otzenhausen.de
English (good skills required)

Participation fee and service:

Module I: EUR 2,690 | Module II: EUR 2,690
The seminar fee is a lump sum and includes the accommodation in a single
room with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks), costs of the
programme, field trips and the relevant material.

Application:
Applicants are kindly requested to send the attached registration form by fax
or email to the following number / address: fax: 0049 228 4460 1483.
email: bernhard.adam@giz.de. Deadline: 11 March 2013 | The maximum
number of participants per seminar is 20. Enrolments are considered in the
order of the date of receipt.
How to find us European Academy of Otzenhausen gGmbH - who we are

The European Academy of Otzenhausen is a well-known, independent and

officially recognised provider of extracurricular youth and adult education.
Since 1954 it has been working independently of political parties and religious
creeds and has been addressing people of all civil society groups from 16
years on. The European Academy of Otzenhausen is located in the community
of Nonnweiler in the district of Sankt Wendel, at the heart of the European
model region SaarLorLux and near the European capitals Luxembourg,
Strasbourg and Brussels. The European Academy offers a broad range of
seminars, meetings and conferences. Each year about 9,000 guests from all
over Europe and the world participate in our events. Our programmes are
developed according to individual arrangements with our cooperation partners
and in line with the requirements of the target groups. At the seminars we
focus on the participants and apply modern teaching methods. The European
Academy offers a broad network with universities and well-known research
institutes from Germany, Europe and beyond. We are closely linked to partners
from the fields of civil society, academia, politics, the economy and culture and
work with many experts from different professional background.
Frankfurt/Hahn Airport (51 km)
Saarbrücken-Ensheim Airport (63 km)
Zweibrücken Airport (73 km)
International Airport Findel, Luxemburg (83 km)
Aeroport Metz (136 km)
City-Airport Mannheim (146 km)
International Airport Frankfurt/Main (185 km)

From the north and the east: direction Mainz

From the south and the west: direction
Saarbrücken
Destination: Türkismühle (Bus nr. R200 to
Otzenhausen; bus stop Hochwaldstraße)