Alejandro Ribó Labastida

Alejandro Ribó Labastida is a Visiting Professor at the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies Department of the College of Europe. He specializes in designing negotiation simulations for EU institutions, including legislative procedures and crisis management under CFSP/CSDP frameworks. His work extends to training public officials from EU member states, candidate countries, and international entities like the UN Security Council and WTO.

• Education: Autonomous University of Barcelona, Sciences Po-Paris, College of Europe (European Politics), SOAS (Middle East Politics)

His research focuses on EU institutional mechanisms, foreign policy dynamics, and capacity-building for international actors. He has conducted impactful training programs for over 20 countries including Ukraine (2023-2024), Russia (2006-2014), and multiple Latin American nations. His publications analyze EU decision-making processes and regional diplomatic strategies.

• Key Expertise: EU Council presidency preparations, Brexit-related training, post-Soviet states engagement, and Middle East policy frameworks