The Minister for Federal and European Affairs, International Affairs, and Bureaucracy Reduction, Manfred Pentz, and the Minister for Science and Research, Arts, and Culture, Timon Gremmels, are organising the event 'Empowering Europe through EU University Alliances – Hessian Universities driving Innovation and Cooperation'. It will take place on Wednesday 14 January 2026, at the Representation of the State of Hessen to the European Union (21, Rue Montoyer, 1000 Brussels).

It will start with a light lunch at 12:00 and the event starts at 12:30.

The lunch debate will reflect on the achievements and challenges of the European University Alliances, in light of the forthcoming MFF negotiations and the Commission’s proposals for Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and the Competitiveness Fund. The panel will also discuss how to fully unlock the alliances’ potential and secure sustainable structures beyond 2027. Both our Science Minister of the state of Hessen Mr Gremmels as well as Parliament's rapporteur Ms Laurence Farreng have confirmed their participation.

Simultaneous interpretation (English/German) will be provided. 

ERRIN Members are invited to register via this link.

After the Conference, participants will be invited to a New Year’s Reception and to an exhibition organised by all University Alliances.

Should you have any questions, please contact johannes.bade@lv-bruessel.hessen.de.

This event is organised by the ERRIN Member Hessen and its European University Alliances.