Training “EU Common Policies: Experience for Ukrainian Civil Servants” — We Invite to Join!

22 may 2025 year

Education

We invite everyone interested to participate in the training “EU Common Policies: Experience for Ukrainian Civil Servants” as part of the project “Eastern Ukrainian Centre of European Studies (EAUCES — ERASMUS-JMO-2024-COE 101176972),” implemented at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.

The purpose of the training: The training aims to familiarize civil servants with the European Union’s decision-making system, administration, and budgeting processes. Representatives of executive authorities and local self-government will receive practical recommendations on integrating European approaches into their management practices. Special emphasis will be placed on using EU tools and practices in the context of decentralization, digital governance, public engagement, and transparency of processes.

Why Participate in the Training?

Update your knowledge of the EU — from policies and finances to the human rights system. Only up-to-date information from primary sources and practical case studies.
Learn to apply European experience in public administration — in budget planning, organizational work, strategic thinking, and citizen rights protection.
Gain effective administrative tools that align with European standards of efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Develop practical analysis skills — learn to read EU legislation, understand the structures, and navigate the procedural aspects of EU decision-making.
Network with experts and colleagues from other communities and institutions. Networking, experience exchange, and new professional contacts will support your career growth.
Earn a certificate confirming your acquired knowledge — a valuable addition to your professional portfolio or personal record.

The Training Includes 4 Thematic Modules:

Decision-Making System in the EU

Lecturer: Valerii Reznikov
2 hours of lecture + 2 hours of practical session
Participants will explore the institutional architecture of the EU, the decision-making procedures, division of competences, and modern approaches to policy formation in public governance.

EU Multiannual Financial Framework: “Horizon Europe”

Lecturer: Maksym Kolisnyk
2 hours of lecture + 2 hours of practical session
This module covers EU financial mechanisms, focusing on the “Horizon Europe” program as a key instrument for funding scientific, technological, and innovation initiatives. Special attention will be given to how Ukrainian institutions can adapt EU planning and reporting approaches.

Sources, Subjects, and Succession in Public International Law. European Court of Human Rights

Lecturer: Oksana Tsukan
2 hours of lecture + 2 hours of practical session
Participants will study the basics of public international law, the role and functions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and the legal mechanisms of enforcement within the European space. The practical session will focus on analyzing ECHR rulings and their impact on national legal systems.

Budget Processes in the EU: Lessons for Ukraine

Lecturer: Alina Cherviatsova
2 hours of lecture + 2 hours of practical session
This module explores the structure, principles, and procedures for drafting, adopting, and executing the EU budget. The practical work will include a comparison with Ukrainian realities and identifying optimal ways to harmonize processes.