On 5 November 2026, the EJN Secretariat welcomed the EJN Tool Correspondents to The Hague for a dedicated training day aimed at strengthening their knowledge and practical skills in working with the back-office of the EJN website.
The meeting opened with welcome remarks by Ele-Marit Eomois, EJN Secretariat Coordinator. During a tour de table, participants shared their needs and identified the knowledge required to successfully work with the back-office.
The training session, delivered by Remco Niggebrugge from the CCU web team and EJN website consultants with the support of the EJN Secretariat, covered the key EJN tools and website sections. On the Atlas tool, participant received guidance on the creation and modification of authorities, decision trees and geographical information. The session on the Contact Points tool covered the creation and updating of Contact Points details, their association with authorities, areas and specialisations, as well as account activation and data visibility. Further sessions focused on the Status of Implementation, updating the Fiches Belges and using the Compendium, including how to complete and save requests. Additionally, participants received information on national systems and on the Reporting tool.
The day concluded with a question-and-answer session, providing participants with the opportunity to raise any remaining questions and share their feedback on the training. Participants left with valuable insights and practical knowledge to help them carry out their responsibilities and ensure that the information available on the EJN website remains accurate and up to date.