‘‘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 Hub 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

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Meet our team members

As a lecturer in Public Administration/Government Management, Caroline teaches various topics, including European decision-making and advocacy. For European Impact, she forms the bridge between research and teaching, with a specific focus on the topic of digitization.

Caroline Verduin

Researcher

EU Law lecturer at the International and European Law Program and a researcher at the European Impact Hub. Main research interests are in EU advocacy and lobbying, particularly in the field of European business law; EU consumer protection and competition law as well as the digital transformation of European public administration and governance.

dr. Orsolya Tokaji-Nagi

Researcher

As the Research and Communications intern, I deal with helping the researchers at European Impact with organizational and research problems, and help promote the research, events and achievements of European Impact on social media.

Mihai Postelnicu

Research and Communications Intern

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

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

Researcher at European Impact with a focus on EU-challenges for decentralized governments and the coordination of national EU policies.

dr. Tibor Hargitai

Researcher

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 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

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

Is a lecturer in German (land studies) at European Studies and a researcher at European Impact. He focuses on EU issues of SMEs. He is an enthusiastic sparring partner for matters concerning Germany (in relation to the EU), SMEs/EU and market expansion within the EU.

Jules Borghouts

Researcher

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

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

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

EU Law lecturer at the International- and European Law Program and a researcher at European Impact. Her main research interests are in EU advocacy and lobbying, particularly in the field of European business law; EU consumer protection and competition law as well as the digital transformation of European public administration and governance.

dr. Theo Zijderveld

Researcher

Focuses on strategic communication, which reaches the intended target group and effectively brings the work of the lectorate to the fore. Aside from directing the communication team, she is involved in creating the connecting and inviting content itself.

Sietske Ronner

Communications Assistant

Diederik is a lecturer in public affairs, global issues, crisis communication and spokesmanship at the Communication (NL) and International Communication Management (EN) courses. Within European Impact, he is working on a book about transatlantic relations between the US and the EU.

Diederik Brink

Researcher

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