We are delighted to welcome the Rule of Law Institute Foundation as a new stakeholder of our Institute. The organisation is an independent, non-governmental centre of legal expertise working at the intersection of legal scholarship and practice. Its mission is to strengthen the rule of law, foster a culture of legal awareness and support high‑quality, evidence‑based public debate.

The Institute of European Studies has welcomed a new stakeholder: the Józef Szalay Pieniny Museum in Szczawnica Szlachtowa, a branch of the Nowy Sącz Regional Museum. This collaboration opens new opportunities for educational and research activities, as well as for initiatives that promote knowledge of European cultural heritage, the history of borderland regions, and the protection of cultural heritage from a European perspective.

On 29 January 2026, Professor Kinga Anna Gajda, Director of the Institute of European Studies, together with Svetlana Baranova, who coordinates internships for English‑speaking students assigned to Villa Decius, attended the distinguished “Patron’s Laurel” ceremony at the invitation of the Villa Decius Institute for Culture. The event was also joined by Professor Bożena Gierat‑Bieroń, a member of the Villa Decius Association.

During his stay in Budapest, Dr Tadeusz Kopyś initiated cooperation between the Institute of European Studies and the Józef Bem Polish Cultural Association in Budapest – one of the oldest and most active Polish diaspora organisations in Hungary. For many years, the Association has been dedicated to preserving Polish culture, language and traditions, supporting the integration of the Polish community, and organising cultural and educational events for Poles living in Hungary.

The Institute of Good Ideas Foundation is an expert organisation dedicated to supporting the growth and development of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). This collaboration creates new opportunities to further strengthen the NGO sector, enhance organisational competencies in research and educational projects, and improve the effective acquisition of external funding.