Council of Ambassadors

The Council of Ambassadors of the European Academy of Diplomacy constitutes a prestigious assembly supporting the EAD in implementing its mission of preparing leaders for the challenges of modern diplomacy and promote the ideals of professional and independent diplomacy. The Council is a non-formal forum for exchanging opinions and recommendations of Polish diplomats. It supports the Academy in the adjustment of its proceedings to the current challenges of contemporary world of diplomacy.

Tomasz Orłowski, Head of the the Council of Ambassadors; Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to France and the Kingdom of Monaco (2007-2014). Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2014). Ambassador of Poland to Italy and the Republic of San Marino (2015-2017).

The following ambassadors hitherto honoured us with their presence:

  • Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to France and the Principality of Monaco (2007-2014). Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (2014). Ambassador of Poland to Italy and the Republic of San Marino (2015-2017)

  • Polish Senator (2005-2007), Member of the European Parliament (2007-2011), HEAD OF THE OSCE/OGHIR ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE USA (2021)

International Honorary Council

The International Honorary Council aims to support the mission of inspiring and educating a new generation of leaders who understand that responsibility in the 21st century has a global dimension—leaders who possess a clear vision of the future grounded in deep, mutual international cooperation, enabling them to successfully tackle contemporary challenges.

The International Honorary Council provides inspiration and guidance for the European Academy of Diplomacy’s programs and charts new directions for its institutional development. It offers a transnational perspective and contributes to upholding the values ​​that guide the Academy. With the support and assistance of the International Honorary Council, the EAD can more effectively foster the initiatives of the most promising young leaders, members of the academic community, and diplomats.

The members of the International Honorary Council are distinguished leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to defending democratic ideals worldwide, building a united Europe, and strengthening transatlantic relations.

  • President of Lithuania (1998-2003 and 2004-2009)

  • Prime Minister of Poland (1997–2001) President of the European Parliament (2009-2012)

  • British historian, author of „Europe. A history"

  • EU Commissioner for Regional Policy (2004-2009), member of European Parliament

  • President of the Republic of Poland (1995-2005)

  • Prime Minister of Poland (1992 - 1993), Ambassador to the Holy See (2001 - 2013)

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (1998 - 2000 and 2005 - 2007), Member of the Verkhovna Rada (2002 - 2005, 2006, 2007 - till now)

  • President of the Republic of Latvia (1999 – 2007)