International Community

Our NGO is proud to look back on the Brussels Security Bootcamp 2025 – “Strategic Autonomy Meets Economic Security”, held on 28 November at the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee. This flagship event brought together 80+ emerging practitioners, researchers, and civil-society actors from 32 countries, creating a platform of exchange that will continue to strengthen Europe’s evolving and ecosystem. 🛡️ 🇪🇺

Our deepest gratitude goes to the EESC - European Economic and Social Committee for its institutional support, which made this initiative possible. We are especially thankful to Ms. Tzonka Iotzova and Ms. Marie-Laurence DRILLON, whose warm welcome speech during the keynote opening set the tone for a day of substantive, forward-looking dialogue. We also extend a heartfelt thank-you to Mr. Michael Heaslip, Administrative Assistant responsible for EESC Partnerships, for his guidance and unwavering support throughout the organisational process. We look forward to future opportunities for cooperation! 🤝 🇪🇺

We further thank the European Parliament—and its President Roberta Metsola—for granting the , a recognition of the importance of fostering cross-institutional cooperation and empowering the next generation of European security practitioners.

We were honoured by the participation of Ms. Luisa Freutel (NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Norfolk), whose insightful contribution to Panel 2 provided a compelling overview of NATO’s current approach to , -building, and . Her intervention greatly enriched our understanding of how NATO is adapting to the strategic communication needs of newer generations.

Equally, we warmly thank Mr. Quentin Rumeau OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), for his detailed and substantive presentation on ODIHR’s work across , , trust in institutions, and . His expert insights into generational engagement, voting dynamics, and added exceptional depth to our discussions and resonated strongly with participants.

We are deeply grateful to both speakers for their openness, engagement, and interaction with our moderators and audience, as well as for the valuable career reflections shared during the closing session.

A warm thank-you also goes to Ms. Emmanouela Rinioti, , for joining us during the Career Session. Her brief but meaningful intervention offered participants practical insight into the experience and strategies.

We extend our gratitude to all , rapporteurs, , and participants for contributing expertise, vision, and enthusiasm. Together, we are reinforcing the foundations of a more , , and engaged .

Only one week to go until the Brussels Security Bootcamp! 🤩🇪🇺

We can’t wait to welcome our participants to the EESC for a full day of debates on Europe’s security and defence — now under the Patronage of the European Parliament.

🌍🇺🇳 We need diplomacy more than ever.
That’s why we are launching the Diplomatic School for Young Professionals — a one-month hybrid program (Vienna & online) offering firsthand experience in multilateral diplomacy.

Through expert-led sessions, simulations & exclusive institutional visits, participants will build the knowledge, skills, and networks to shape their future in global affairs.

📚 Program Highlights
⚖️ UN Charter in Practice
🌐 Regional Orgs: OSCE, AU, ASEAN, EU
⚔️ Law of Armed Conflict
☢️ Nuclear Governance (NPT & TPNW)
🕊️ Human Rights Regimes
🤝 Multilateral Negotiation Simulation

📅 Schedule
Weekend Sessions → 18–19 Oct | 25–26 Oct | 15–16 Nov | 22–23 Nov
Vienna Visits in December → UN, OSCE, FRA (tbc), Permanent Missions

💼 Extra Opportunity
Top participants may also join an internship in Brussels with the International Community, working directly on EU policy & institutional engagement.

⚠️ Deadline to apply: 1 October 2025
👉 Apply now: https://forms.office.com/e/6r3er0xq0B