"Mastering the European Profession"

It takes a real professional to work effectively with and within the European Union. European Impact helps organizations and (future) professionals to develop the skills it takes to master ‘the European’ in their daily work. We combine training courses, research, services and events.

Research & Expertise

Our applied research group Changing Role of Europe at the Hague University of Applied Sciences studies the practical aspects of European professionalism. The research knowledge is used to educate a new generation of professionals. Our team integrates multiple disciplines like European studies, public management, business administration, political science, communication and (international) law.

Services

How do I stay ‘in touch’ with everything that is going on in Brussels? How can my organization influence European decision-making in a timely and effective matter? European Impact offers a range of services to professionals and organizations in the Netherlands and abroad to help them professionalize their work in the European Union.

Student Corner

Students are the professionals of the future. That is why they play a vital role in our activities. This varies from supporting research and events to performing practical assignments and internships. Discover everything we offer to students in our Student Corner.

Newsroom

Events, workshops, blogs and podcast; not a week goes by without activities in our hub. Follow everything in our Newsroom

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Mail from Brussels

A behind-the-scenes look at politics in The Hague as European legislative proposals are debated, by Mendeltje van Keulen.

Meet our team members

As a professor of practice, Mendeltje analyzes the impact of EU policies on regions, municipalities, agencies, SMEs, and national governments. As Jean Monnet Chair 'EU Act Digital,' Mendeltje's focus is on the impact of EU digital policy.

dr. Mendeltje van Keulen

Professor of Practice

Project manager and researcher with specific focus on: grant development, consortium building and communications. Initiator of the project Europeanprofessionals.eu.

Remmelt de Weerd

Research Coordinator

As a management assistant, Mariëlle deals with scheduling meetings and appointments. She also manages information, finances and takes care of travel bookings.

Mariëlle Krale

Management Assistant

Sietske focuses on strategic communication that makes the work of the research group visible and impactful. She manages the communication team and also helps create connecting and inviting content.

Sietske Ronner

Communications Assistant

As a lecturer-researcher in Public Administration/Government Management, Theo conducts research on the topic of disinformation and the role of public professionals within the context of the European Union. In his research and teaching, he brings expertise from the field of media studies, religious studies, digitalisation, and public administration.

dr. Theo Zijderveld

Lecturer-researcher

As a lecturer in the International and European Law Programme, Sandra's teaching focuses on Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Her current research investigates transparency and public participation mechanisms within EU Green Deal legislation, aiming to assess their effectiveness in fostering inclusive and accountable environmental governance.

Sandra Nascimento da Nóbrega

Lecturer-researcher

Fourth year student Public Administration/Government Management THUAS. As our Work-based learning student, Mervet helps the researchers of European Impact with organisational and research issues and helps promote the research, events and other activities of European Impact on the website and social media.

Mervet Hanafy

Work-based learning student

Matthijs van Wolferen

Researcher

As a former member of the European Parliament Marije's research focus is on understanding EU processes and researching and advising on lobbying activities for civil society organisations, public service organisations and governments in the EU policy cycle.

Marije Cornelissen

Researcher

Coordinating senior researcher on the subject of World Citizenship, with a focus on research on sustainable transitions, European professionalisation, citizenship education and urban issues such as labor migration and youth participation.

dr. Rosa Groen

Researcher

With a broad background in European Studies, Gijs is involved in various research projects and knowledge activities. He is active in evaluation studies, gives training programmes and guest lectures, and is active as co-designer of various (grant) projects.

Gijs Giesen

Researcher

As an experienced advocate and project coordinator, Maaike ensures the smooth running of all projects at European Impact. She works with all researchers, both in terms of content and process.

Maaike de Loor

Coordinator

Is concerned with the impact of European law and policy on Dutch decentralised authorities. Is involved in desk research, conducting interviews, and supervising the Communities of Practice.

Maartje van Stiphout

Junior Researcher

As a lecturer for International Public Policy and Leadership Programme (IPPL), Shana's specialisation is in EU governance, EU on the global stage and project management. As a researcher, Shana focuses on the EU component of public governance. Her main interest lies in connecting the European field with education.

Shana Atangana Bekono

Researcher

dr. David Nederlof

Coordinator and Senior researcher

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