European Political Academy

The Brussels Tour is the conclusion of the FEPS-Renner Institut European Political Academy. In the previous four weekend modules, the participants have already acquired extensive knowledge about the European Union. The focus of the course was: the structure and institutions of the EU, legislation, European climate protection policy, the way out of the multiple crises, prosperity-oriented economic policy, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, asylum and migration, problems with the rule of law in Hungary and Poland, as well as networking and lobbying skills.

This Brussels visit allowed the participants to deepen their knowledge of FEPS’ mission and the main projects underway, to understand what discussions are taking place in the European Parliament one year before the European elections and what the main activities of the Austrian S&D delegation are as well as the role in the EU of the Austrian representation. Finally, participants had separate meetings with progressive sister organisations.