Webinar | Strategic Negotiations 101
Interested in strengthening your negotiation skills? This introductory webinar, hosted by Sven Koopmans, offers a practical overview of core and advanced negotiation strategies and tactics, along with insights into what to expect from HCSS’s upcoming Strategic Negotiations course in June 2026. During the session, Koopmans—former EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process—will share key lessons from his experience in international diplomacy and conflict resolution, followed by a Q&A. He will also outline how the course, delivered together with Paul Sinning, Michel Rademaker, and Kees van Rij, prepares professionals to navigate high-stakes negotiations across business and geopolitical contexts. This webinar is designed for anyone considering the full Strategic Negotiations programme or looking to build practical negotiation expertise.
HCSS Intern Cohort Spring/Summer 2026
Presenting our Spring/Summer HCSS Intern Cohort! Twice a year HCSS opens its intern applications, Fall/Winter interns (August - February) and Spring/Summer Interns (February - August). Our interns come from all over the world and work on a wide range of topics at HCSS. The intern coordinators are Sofia Romansky and Fiona De Cuyper. If you're interested in applying for the HCSS internship programme visit our "Working at HCSS" page.
New HCSS report: Climate change is a stress test for European unity, adaptation is key to preserving EU cohesion
While heat, drought and wildfires disproportionately affect Southern and Southeastern Europe, flooding increasingly impacts Central and Northern regions. This new HCSS report by Ron Stoop and Laura Birkman shows how uneven climate impacts risk straining EU cohesion and decision-making. As climate hazards intensify, diverging national interests could weaken Europe’s collective response capacity. The report argues that targeted adaptation, including in agriculture, infrastructure and coastal resilience, can reduce these tensions and strengthen the EU’s economic security and political stability.
