Institution Building Days 2026: Moldova and Ukraine receive TAIEX awards

On 22 and 23 April, the European Commission held its annual Institution Building Days in Brussels, marking the 30th anniversary of the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument (TAIEX).

Institution Building Days is the European Union’s flagship event for institution-building cooperation supported by Twinning and TAIEX. More than 300 participants from EU Member States and partner countries from all over the world exchanged on current reform challenges, focusing on strengthening governance and public administration, fostering economic growth and investment, advancing digital transformation and innovation, and supporting democratic resilience and security.

Commissioner Marta Kos said: “For 30 years, TAIEX has brought out the best of Europe: sharing experience and supporting one another. Countries that have already joined the European Union are helping those still on the path. This is how we grow together.”

Commissioner Kos also presented TAIEX Champions Awards, recognising countries whose expertise and commitment are making a difference across Europe and beyond. Moldova received recognition as a TAIEX Champion for Democratic Resilience. Ukraine was awarded as a TAIEX Champion for Effective Use of TAIEX under Challenging Conditions.

Since its creation in 1996, TAIEX has become a cornerstone of EU institution-building. It has facilitated more than half a million exchanges between public administrations of EU partner countries across the globe and EU Member States. TAIEX is also instrumental in helping partners align with EU standards, strengthening governance, building expertise across policy areas, reinforcing the rule of law and creating a more conducive business environment.

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Press release

TAIEX 30 website