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05/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Ioannis Katsoyiannis for receiving the prestigious Agnes Vlavianos Award during the 3rd Sustainable Development Forum of the Club of Rome – Hellenic Chapter.

His work at the EPLO Institute for Sustainable Water Management and Water Law continues to advance scientific knowledge, environmental stewardship, and evidence‑based policymaking.

Read more about this distinction: https://eplo.int/en/articles/professor-katsoyiannis-director-of-the-eplo-institute-for-sustainable-water-management-and-water-law-receives-the-agnes-vlavianos-award

20/05/2026

At the United Nations in Geneva, the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) convened a powerful conversation on the future of governance and justice in Africa, presenting the Global Rule of Law Commission’s Africa Report to an international audience.

The discussion brought together diplomats, UN officials, academics, and policy leaders to examine the Report’s findings and explore pathways for strengthening the rule of law in Africa. Speakers highlighted the urgent need for inclusive governance, access to justice, and institutional capacity‑building, while underscoring the role of international cooperation in supporting African partners.

The event forms part of EPLO’s broader commitment to advancing the rule of law globally and contributing to evidence‑based policy dialogue at the UN.

Full article and video of the event: https://eplo.int/en/articles/eplo-side-event-at-the-united-nations-presentation-of-the-global-rule-of-law-commission-africa-report

19/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 4 JUNE 2026 - 4th “Quo Vadis AI?” Conference

High‑Level Dialogue on the Future with Artificial Intelligence

On 4 June 2026, Athens will host a major high‑level dialogue on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Greece and Europe, within the framework of the 4th “Quo Vadis AI?” Conference.

The conference is held for the fourth consecutive year, under the auspices of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Tasoulas, and with Kathimerini as Communication Sponsor.

This year’s edition brings together leading representatives of government, academia, the private sector, and the technology community for a multifaceted discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and institutional transformations required in the new era of Artificial Intelligence.

Whilst the conference will be held in Greek, interpretation will be available.

Find our more: https://aiconference.boussiasevents.gr/agenda/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Quo+Vadis+Ai+Conference+-+14%2f05%2f26++

Register here: https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/aiconference-2026?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Quo+Vadis+Ai+Conference+-+14%2f05%2f26++

Nicolas Kanellopoulos
Lilian-Eva Mitrou
Eleni Kefali

14/05/2026

Empowering women leaders in Jordan.

The EPLO, together with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and AICS, is proud to announce the successful completion of the Women Leadership Program implemented by the Jordanian Academy for Government Administration.

Over 170 hours of training and a leadership retreat in Wadi Rum helped equip senior women officials with the skills to lead change across Jordan’s public administration.

Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Jordan and Iraq - AICS Amman

Jordanian Academy for Government Administration - الأكاديمية الأردنية للإدارة الحكومية

Italian Embassy in Jordan: ww.facebook.com/italianembassyamman

🔗 Full article https://eplo.int/en/articles/italy-and-eplo-support-women-leadership-in-jordan

12/05/2026

Applications are closing soon for the 2026 Summer Schools at our European Law & Governance School (ELGS) in Legrena–Sounion, Athens, Greece.

Join us this summer for intensive programs on European security and the rule of law, sustainability and development, and migration and public health.
Full details: https://www.elgs.eu/special-programs/summer-schools/ 👇

☀️ Deadlines approaching — Book your spot at our 2026 Summer Schools!

Join us in Athens for intensive courses exploring themes shaping our world today:

⚖️ On European Security and the Rule of Law — Academy of European Public Law, Athens | 24 Aug – 12 Sept | Early Bird until 29 May
🌍 On Sustainability and Development — Athens | 20–24 July | Apply by 30 June
🩺 On Migration and Public Health — Athens | 13–17 July | Apply by 30 June

Apply now → https://www.elgs.eu/special-programs/summer-schools/

11/05/2026

Professor Spyridon Flogaitis, Director of the European Public Law Organization, met with the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine An. Tasoulas, to discuss EPLO’s mission and its expanding role in promoting democratic governance, institutional strengthening, and public law worldwide.

The discussion reaffirmed the strong relationship between EPLO and the Presidency of the Republic, reflecting a shared commitment to public service, legal excellence, and the promotion of democratic values.

EPLO looks forward to continuing this constructive cooperation with the Presidency of the Republic.

🔗 Learn more about the meeting: https://eplo.int/en/articles/eplo-director-professor-spyridon-flogaitis-met-with-the-president-of-the-hellenic-republic-konstantinos-an-tasoulas

08/05/2026

Applications deadline is approaching for the EPLO Summer Academy 2026 — Book your spot up to May 29 to gain the early bird option of -300€!

Three weeks' summer course in Athens at the intersection of European public law, governance, and policy.

Join peers from 50+ countries for lectures with world-class faculty, interactive workshops and debates, and field trips to the Acropolis and Sounion. The program also coincides with the Annual European Public Law Reunion at EPLO premises in Sounion.

📅 24 August – 12 September 2026
📍 Athens, Greece
🔗 Apply at eploacademy.eu/session-2026

04/05/2026

Επιστημονική Εκδήλωση | 12 Μαΐου 2026

Ο Ευρωπαϊκός Οργανισμός Δημοσίου Δικαίου (EPLO), η Εφημερίδα Διοικητικού Δικαίου και οι Εκδόσεις Σάκκουλα συνδιοργανώνουν την επιστημονική εκδήλωση:

«Η παραγωγή των κανόνων δικαίου μεταξύ Κυβερνήσεων και Κοινοβουλίων: συγκριτικές όψεις και αναθεωρητική προοπτική»

Τρίτη 12 Μαΐου 2026, 18:00
EPLO, Πλάκα — Διοσκούρων & πλατεία Ποικίλης (απέναντι από τη Ρωμαϊκή Αγορά)

Συντονιστής: Σπυρίδων Φλογαΐτης
Εισηγητές:
• Σπύρος Βλαχόπουλος
• Ευγενία Πρεβεδούρου
• Χαράλαμπος Ανθόπουλος
• Νικόλαος Παπασπύρου

Η εκδήλωση είναι αφιερωμένη στη μνήμη του Βασιλείου Ανδρονόπουλου.

Σας περιμένουμε για μια ουσιαστική συζήτηση γύρω από τη διαδικασία παραγωγής των κανόνων δικαίου και τις σύγχρονες προοπτικές αναθεώρησης.