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Long Night of Science | June 14, 2025

Join the Chair of European Studies for an evening dedicated to the European Union – including an interactive EU quiz, student poster presentations, and a public panel on EU finance (in cooperation with PROSPER).
All events are free and open to everyone!

EU Quiz | 6:00–10:00 PM | Bldg. 40 / Room 236

Panel “How does the EU finance…?” | 6:30–7:15 PM | Bldg. 44 / Lecture Hall 6

Poster Exhibition | 7:30–9:00 PM | Bldg. 40 / Room 030

On 14 June 2025, OVGU will host a full day of events on EU fiscal policy as part of the Jean Monnet Network PROSPER. The academic workshop (13:15–16:45) is open to interested students. A public panel discussion will follow at 18:30 as part of the Long Night of the Sciences – no registration required, also available via livestream.

On June 14, 2025, the Jean Monnet Chair in Democratic and Effective Governance and the PROSPER Network at OVGU will host an international academic workshop and a public panel discussion on current challenges in EU fiscal and economic governance.

The workshop (14:00–16:45) welcomes students and researchers interested in legal, political, and economic dimensions of EU reform.
The public panel (18:30), part of the Long Night of the Sciences, explores the question: "Global challenges for the EU – how should we pay for it?"
A livestream is available upon registration via email: eus-hilfskraefte@ovgu.de
Workshop registration: Link here

The Jean Monnet Chair in Democratic and Effective Governance (DEG) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg focuses on how the EU can deliver policies effectively in times of growing contestation and transformation.

Led by Prof. Dr. Eva G. Heidbreder, the Chair promotes innovative teaching, supports early career researchers, and fosters dialogue between academia, public administration, and civil society—regionally and across Europe.

The project is funded by the European Union under ERASMUS+ from 2025 to 2028.

The second half of our study trip offered in-depth conversations and new perspectives—starting with a visit to the European Commission, including a session with Blue Book trainees and a lively discussion with a representative of DG EMPL.

After some free time exploring sunny Brussels, we continued to the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) for insights into lobbying at the EU level. The evening ended with a scenic sunset on the rooftop of the Old Stock Exchange.

Our final day included a visit to the European Parliament, where we explored the Hemicycle and followed live sessions from Strasbourg, followed by a thought-provoking exchange at the European Economic and Social Committee on civil society’s role in EU decision-making.

The journey home was filled with reflection, conversations, and growing connections.