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Group of TUM Students at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Visiting the Heart of Europe

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The “We are EUrope” event at the TUM Campus Heilbronn concluded with an excursion to Strasbourg. Accompanied by Prof. Marc Ringel, Director of the Franco-German Institute, and his deputy Dr. Stefan Seidendorf, the students first visited the exhibition "The European Project: From Dream to Unity" at the Lieu d'Europe. There, Ringel and Seidendorf provided them with expert explanations and insights into the history of European integration, its outstanding protagonists, the functioning of the EU institutions and Franco-German relations as the nucleus of Europe-wide understanding.

A short walk then led, past numerous European institutions, to the European Parliament. There, the highlight of the day was on the agenda: an exchange with Rainer Wieland, outgoing Vice-President of the comittee. He reported on his experiences from 27 years as a Member of Parliament and did not hold back: "Serious politicians should leave the promise competition and get into a delivering competition. We need to deliver more and promise less," he demanded. Europe must confidently formulate its own interests on the world stage without appearing aggressive.

Wieland then took the guests on a tour around the impressive parliament building. The students were given the opportunity to visit the huge plenary chambers and then enjoy the unique view of Strasbourg from the roof terrace. A tour of the historic city center rounded off the varied program.

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