Leadership & Networking

Personal experiences and face-to-face exchanges are key ingredients to deepening the Israel-Europe bond. With this in mind, ELNET facilitates high level networking opportunities in both Israel and Europe.

Experiencing the issues on the ground: ELNET's senior European delegations to Israel

ELNET regularly initiates delegations of senior European policymakers to Israel. These high-level programs enable delegates to experience first-hand the complexities on the ground and to deepen their insight of Israel and its challenges. Delegations' agendas include meetings with top-level governmental officials, influential politicians, and prominent representatives of civil society. They also comprise strategic tours and on-the-field briefings by independent policy experts.

Since its inception in 2007, ELNET has taken 30 European delegations to Israel, engaging over 300 participants. ELNET has facilitated visits to Israel of members of parliament, top-level governmental officials, mayors and local council members from a dozen European states.

Gaining Direct Insight: Meetings Between High-Level European and Israeli Policymakers in Europe

ELNET creates opportunities for in-depth discussions on challenging and complex strategic issues pertaining to the Israel-Europe relationship by bringing influential Israeli leaders to Europe. These visits provide top European politicians with insightful views and enable them to directly exchange with Israeli counterparts.