When does the event take place?

The panel discussion takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does Our Future: We Shape Europe! take place?

The venue is the auditorium of the Education Campus of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation, Bildungscampus 6, 74076 Heilbronn.

How much does admission cost?

Admission to the event is free.

Who participates in the panel discussion?

On the panel, Andreas Jung and Brigitte Klinkert will discuss. The evening will be moderated by Isabell Hoffmann, Director of the Franco-German Institute.

What topics are at the center?

The central topics are democracy, social media, green growth, and the future of Europe from the perspective of young people.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration with the Franco-German Institute is required for participation.

When young people negotiate Europe's future, a special evening begins in Heilbronn

Name: Our Future: We Shape Europe!
Start: 2026-11-14T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Aula des Bildungscampus der Dieter Schwarz Stiftung

Europe discusses its future – and young voices provide the impetus

On November 14, 2026, the auditorium of the Education Campus in Heilbronn will become a meeting point for European debates. At the public panel discussion Our Future: We Shape Europe!, young people from Germany, France, Italy, and Poland will present the first results of their joint work and direct their questions to representatives from politics.

Young people ask, politics answers

The focus is on central future issues of Europe: democracy, social media, and green growth. The event connects international encounters with political education and creates space for direct exchanges between young Europeans and political decision-makers.

The format is part of a discussion and exchange project of the Franco-German Institute that brings together young people from four EU member states. Over a longer period, the participants develop their own perspectives and proposals for the future of Europe.

Franco-German dialogue in Heilbronn

The panel stands for cross-border exchange and European cooperation. The panel includes Andreas Jung, Minister of Education of the State of Baden-Württemberg, and Brigitte Klinkert, Member of the French National Assembly and Co-Chair of the Board of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly. The moderation will be led by Isabell Hoffmann, Director of the Franco-German Institute.

An evening of perspectives and encounters

The welcome will be given by Prof. Dr. Bärbel G. Renner, Managing Director of the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. After the panel discussion, the organizer invites attendees to a reception. This creates not only a political debate but also an opportunity for personal discussions, new contacts, and a direct exchange about Europe’s future.

Event experience at the Education Campus

The auditorium of the Education Campus offers the appropriate setting for a focused conversational atmosphere. An engaging evening is expected with passionate contributions, international perspectives, and an audience mood characterized by curiosity, a sense of responsibility, and European interest. The event will be held in German; contributions in other languages will be translated as needed.

Conclusion: Europe's future begins with conversation

Those who want to experience European politics not just from the news but in direct exchange will find a demanding yet accessible event experience in this panel discussion. Admission is free. Registration is required and invites you to actively experience the European dialogue in Heilbronn.