The new leaders of the European Commission has been installed. Our Fellows have the chance to witness this challenging time of power transition. We already had the chance to invite few former leaders and how insightful it is to listen to honest testimonies about past decisions and dilemmas. It is usually easier to rectify the errors of yesterday than to avoid the pitfalls of tomorrow. At the same time, we are also exposing our ELP Fellows to current leaders. It is inspiring to see the momentum and courage with which they arrive to their new posts, their new mission.
Reality is about to kick in. That is the moment we discuss with them later: how do they manage to bring their values and mission to everyday level in the political theater of Brussels? Our ELP Fellows are future leaders. This transition period is an exceptionally good time for them to see the lifespan of leaders and different perspectives on leadership. I do hope they learn from the failures of the past to lead us into a more just future.
Botond Feledy JESC European Leadership Programme Manager and Secretary for Leadership
Can we think and plan intelligently to find deep happiness now and in the future?
Servaas Bosch met the fellows to share the theory of Reverend Robert Spitzer SJ on happiness.
''We took this as a very important lesson for our generation: to never take for granted what we have. We are European and we feel European.''
Reflection after the a fruitful debate with Dr. Peter Verovšek about Brexit.
Does the European Union still have a narrative?
ELP Fellows discussed with Dr. Peter Verovšek about the role of collective memory and the challenges of narratives in the past and today’s Europe.
''European, Leadership and Programme in these three words is the essence of all of the programme. Indeed, the ELP has been thought to form the future European leaders and empower the European Union''
The ELP fellows went on a weekend retreat at La Viale Quartier Gallet accompanied by Peter Rožič SJ and Benoit Willemaers SJ.
ELP Team attended the annual dinner organized by Cornerstone-Network for Young Professionals following Jesus, on the day of the European Prayer Breakfast.
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