People4Europe - Organized by the Government of Montenegro – Ministry of Public Administration in cooperation with ReSPA

Agenda

19:00-21:00
Splendid Conference & Spa Resort

Official Dinner hosted by the Government of Montenegro and ReSPA

As part of the Berlin Process 2026 in Budva, the Government of Montenegro and ReSPA are honored to host an Official Dinner for high-level representatives from the Western Balkans and the European Union.

The evening will offer an opportunity for informal dialogue, strengthening partnerships, and reaffirming our shared commitment to cooperation and European integration.

09:40 - 10:00
Room#2

Arrival of delegations

10:00-10:30
Room#2

Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro (tbc)
  • Marash Dukaj, Minister of Public Administration of Montenegro
  • Ms. Maja Handjiska Trendafilova, ReSPA Director
10:00-10:30
Room#2

Keynote Address: Building Administrative Capacity for the Next Stage of EU Enlargement

  • Ms. Valentina Superti, Director, Western Balkans, Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood, European Commission
10:30-11:00
Room#2

Group Photo, Coffee Break and Interview Corners

This segment includes the official group photo of the participants, followed by a coffee break for informal interaction, as well as short media interviews conducted in a dedicated area.

11:00-12:30
Room#2

Ministerial Discussions:

Empowering Leaders, Attracting Talents for Public Administration in Challenging Times & Civil Service Fit for Europe: Skilled, Digital & Agile The Ministerial Discussion will feature an exchange among Ministers of Public Administration from the Western Balkans and participating EU Member States

12:30 - 13:00
Room#2

Presentation of the Chair's Conclusions

13:00 - 14:30
Room#2

Networking Lunch