EPLO - European Public Law Organization

22/10/2026

We're hiring! Senior Program Officer – EU & International Programs

Are you an experienced project professional with a strong track record in managing and developing EU-funded initiatives?

The European Public Law Organization (EPLO) is seeking a Senior Program Officer to join its Department of Technical Cooperation in Athens and contribute to the implementation and development of impactful programs worldwide.

📍 Location: Athens, Greece
📅 Start Date: Immediate
🗓️ Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit a Europass CV and Cover Letter in English to [email protected], quoting the title of the vacancy.

Find out more and apply now: https://eplo.int/en/job-position/128

Join an international organization working with governments and institutions around the world to advance democracy, justice, human rights and sustainable development.

Position Title: Senior Program Officer Department/Office: Department of Technical Cooperation, Unit for EU & International projectsDuty Station: Athens, GreeceType of Appointment: Fixed term with possibility of extension. Date of Entry on Duty: ImmediateDeadline for Application: 13 November 2026

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

Egypt Hosts Circular Gaia Symposium 2026 Finale, Advancing the Blue Economy and Women's Empowerment

Co-organised by Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment and the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), with support from the United Nations Environment Programme's Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP), the Cairo event followed two days of discussions in Athens on 9–10 October.

The event highlighted the importance of regional cooperation across the Mediterranean, exploring sustainable blue economy solutions, and empowering women as key drivers of the green transition.

At EPLO, we remain committed to advancing knowledge exchange, environmental governance, and international cooperation for a more sustainable and resilient future

Read more here: https://eplo.int/en/articles/egypt-hosts-circular-gaia-symposium-2026-finale-advancing-the-blue-economy-and-womens-empowerment

وزارة التنمية المحلية والبيئة
Circular Gaia Symposium

14/10/2026

How can education strengthen the fight against organized crime?

Join us for “Education Against Organized Crime: Advancing Comprehensive Approaches and Effective Responses”, a timely discussion exploring the role of education, awareness, and international cooperation in addressing one of the most complex challenges facing societies today.

Bringing together experts and practitioners, the event will examine innovative approaches, effective responses, and the importance of building resilient communities through knowledge and collaboration.

Learn more and register: https://eplo.int/en/events/education-against-organized-crime-advancing-comprehensive-approaches-and-effective-responses

12/10/2026

The European Public Law Organization (EPLO) was honoured to welcome the Club of Rome Hellenic Chapter to its Athens premises for a special event recognising Prof. Spyridon Flogaitis, Director of EPLO, for his longstanding contribution to public law, governance and the advancement of a modern Greece. During the ceremony, Prof. Flogaitis was named an Honorary Member of the Club of Rome and received the Hellenism Vision 2050 Award.

The evening also marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between EPLO and the Club of Rome Hellenic Chapter, creating a framework for future cooperation and reinforcing a shared commitment to turning knowledge into action through law, science and strong institutions.

Congratulations to Prof. Flogaitis on this well-deserved recognition and thank you to our partners at the Club of Rome Hellenic Chapter for an inspiring evening focused on building a more just, sustainable and human-centred future.

🔗 Read more: https://eplo.int/en/articles/eplo-director-prof-spyridon-flogaitis-honoured-by-the-club-of-rome-hellenic-chapter

01/10/2026

🌍 EPLO at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi

Represented by Ambassador Uglješa Ugi Zvekić, EPLO contributed to the 15th UN Crime Congress through a High-Level Statement and a series of events addressing some of the key challenges facing criminal justice today.

Across the Congress, EPLO’s contribution focused on three interconnected priorities:

🔹 Advancing the rights of victims of crime, including stronger recognition of collective victims and access to effective remedies and reparation

🔹 Creating pathways to justice and reparation across borders, including international cooperation on asset recovery and the use of recovered criminal assets for victims

🔹 Safeguarding the integrity and independence of criminal justice institutions in responding to organized crime, corruption and cybercrime

Ambassador Zvekić also delivered EPLO’s High-Level Statement to the Congress, reinforcing the Organization’s commitment to international cooperation, the rule of law and stronger protection for victims.

👉 Read more about EPLO’s contribution in Abu Dhabi:
https://eplo.int/en/articles/eplo-contributes-to-the-15th-un-crime-congress-in-abu-dhabi

01/10/2026

The Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Climate Institute of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) is pleased to announce the Circular Gaia Symposium 2026

Find out more and register now:

https://eplo.int/en/events/circular-gaia-symposium-2026-advancing-circularity-sustainabilityand-regional-cooperation

https://circulargaia.org/

28/09/2026

EPLO at the 81st United Nations General Assembly

The European Public Law Organization strengthened its presence at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week in New York this year, with a focused EPLO delegation participating in activities and maintaining a consistent presence in the General Assembly Hall throughout the week.

A highlight of EPLO's presence was the High-Level Side Event“Cultural Heritage at Stake: Addressing Looting, Illicit Trafficking and Restitution through International Law, Operational Cooperation & Cultural Diplomacy,” co-organised by the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, in cooperation with EPLO.

The event brought together senior government representatives and international experts, including Lina Mendoni, Minister of Culture of Greece; Alexandra Papadopoulou, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece; Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy; the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, who also addressed the event; and Nayef Al-Fayez, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, who addressed the event by video message. The discussion was moderated by EPLO Permanent Observer to the United Nations Dr. Barbara Faedda.

The discussion focused on the protection of cultural heritage from looting and illicit trafficking, the restitution of cultural property, and the essential role of international law, international cooperation and cultural diplomacy.

Led by EPLO Director Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, the delegation's presence throughout High-Level Week, including in the General Assembly Hall, reflected EPLO's continuing engagement with the United Nations and its role as a forum for international dialogue on the rule of law and issues of shared global concern.

👉 Read more about the High-Level Side Event:
https://eplo.int/en/articles/eplo-co-organises-high-level-un-event-on-cultural-heritage

21/09/2026

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18/09/2026

EPLO at the 15th United Nations Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi

The European Public Law Organization (EPLO) will contribute to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi through two side events with our Ambassador Dr. Ugljesa Ugi Zvekić, Head of the EPLO Mission to the UN in Vienna.

The EPLO Mission follows and participates in the work of the principal UN bodies dealing with crime prevention and criminal justice.

The two discussions will address key questions at the heart of effective and fair criminal justice:

🔹 27 September | Advancing the Rights of the Victims of Crime

🔹 29 September | Advancing the Integrity and Independence of Criminal Justice Institutions

Taking place during the UN Crime Congress from 26 September to 1 October 2026, the events form part of the wider international dialogue on strengthening justice systems and the rule of law.

🔗 Learn more:

https://eplo.int/en/events/un-side-event-advancing-the-rights-of-the-victims-of-crime

https://eplo.int/en/events/un-side-event-advancing-the-integrity-and-independence-of-criminal-justice-institutions