The closing ceremony of the 5th European Leadership Programme edition took place on July 2nd at the Press Club Europe, in Brussels, and joined over 60 participants and friends of the ELP from all corners of the globe.

The First Vice-President of the European Parliament (MEP), Roberta Metsola, left a special video message about Leadership to our Fellows.

The ceremony started with the Welcome address by Peter Rožič SJ, Director of the Jesuit European Social Centre and by Dr. Stijn Latré, Director of the University Centre Saint-Ignatius Antwerp (UCSIA) and was followed by an inspiring prayer by Mgr. Hrvoje Škrlec, chargé d'affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature to the EU.

Jaume Duch Guillot, Director-General for Communication of the European Parliament and its Spokesperson, delivered the key-note address. “History has proven many times that leaders driven by strong values obtain the best results and leave the most lasting legacies. And those leaders are always crucial when times are difficult, as they are now” said Mr. Jaume Duch Guillot in his speech.

Our ELP Spring Cohort Fellows shared their testimonies about the Programme to celebrate the 5th Cohort's final moments.

On July 26, our Spring Cohort Fellows presented and defended their Research Papers at UCSIA, Antwerp. The jury was formed by members of various institutions: JESC Director, Peter Rožič SJ, ELP Manager, Botond Feledy, JESC's Secretary for Ecology, Edmond Grace, members of UCSIA, Director Stijn Latré and UCSIA scientific advisor Barbara Sagaert, and members of KU Leuven, Geertjan Zuijdwegt and Pieter De Witte.