The École Nationale d'Administration (ÉNA; French pronunciation: [ekɔl nasjɔnal dadministʁasjɔ̃]; English: National School of Administration), one of the most prestigious of French graduate schools (Grandes écoles), was created in 1945 by Charles de Gaulle to democratise access to the senior civil service. It is now entrusted with the selection and initial training of senior French officials. The ENA is one of the symbols of the Republican merito...
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The École Nationale d'Administration (ÉNA; French pronunciation: [ekɔl nasjɔnal dadministʁasjɔ̃]; English: National School of Administration), one of the most prestigious of French graduate schools (Grandes écoles), was created in 1945 by Charles de Gaulle to democratise access to the senior civil service. It is now entrusted with the selection and initial training of senior French officials. The ENA is one of the symbols of the Republican meritocracy, along with École Normale Supérieure and Ecole Polytechnique ("X"), offering its alumni access to high positions within the state. It has now been almost completely relocated to Strasbourg to emphasise its European character.
The ENA produces around 100 graduates every year, known as énarques (IPA: [enaʁk]). ENA is seen as the method of choice to reach the great administrative corps of the State.
The ENA is often compared to the College of Europe in Belgium, with which it shares several traditions. It is also compared with the Institut...
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