#UseYourVote - European elections 2024

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and Euroregion Spree-Neiße-Bober with Europe Direct Guben (EDIC) as well as the City of Cottbus invite you to information and discussion on the occasion of the European Parliament elections: Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5 p.m., Stadthaus Cottbus, Erich-Kästner-Platz 1, 03046 Cottbus

The countdown to the European elections is on: On June 9, 2024, every Lusatian vote for a strong and united Europe matters. All Lusatians are called upon to vote. This is the only way they will have the opportunity to determine the people who will decide on issues such as climate change, employment and the protection of our rights and freedoms.

A special innovation this year is the lowering of the voting age to 16. - This is a great opportunity, because young people are the future of our region.

Prof. Jan Hoffmann, Center for Law and Administrative Sciences at BTU, emphasizes in this context: "It is of the utmost importance that both young and older people are informed about the work of the European Parliament and that they learn what a great asset democracy is. Together with interested citizens, young people should have the opportunity to engage with regional candidates, ask questions and exchange experiences. This is what the 'Cottbus European Talks' are for and they are a unique forum in Germany. Nowhere else can almost all regional candidates be put through their paces." On the importance of the European Parliament, he adds: "According to Article 14 of the EU Treaty, the European Parliament acts jointly with the Council as the EU legislator and exercises budgetary powers with it. It performs tasks of political control and advisory functions in accordance with the Treaties. Its importance is therefore outstanding."

Information event as part of the "Cottbuser Europagespräche"

on the occasion of the 10th direct elections to the European Parliament:
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5 p.m., Stadthaus Cottbus,
Erich-Kästner-Platz 1, 03046 Cottbus

All interested parties are invited to discuss with experienced MEPs, those who want to become MEPs, practitioners and academics.

Participation is free of charge. Prior registration is not necessary, but room capacity is limited. Registration is possible until May 22, 2024 by e-mail to: jan.hoffmann(at)b-tu.de.

Introduce yourself and discuss:

  • Dr. Christian Ehler (CDU), Member of the European Parliament
  • Marie Glißmann (SPD), top candidate of the SPD Brandenburg
  • Martin Günther (Die Linke) , Brandenburg candidate for the European elections
  • Martin Hoeck (FDP) , top candidate of the FDP Brandenburg
  • Mary Khan-Hohloch (AfD) , candidate for the European elections (inquired)
  • Benjamin Körner (Volt Europa), candidate for the European elections
  • Viviane Triems (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), Brandenburg candidate for the European elections
  • Prof. Dr. Jan Hoffmann, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Center for Law and Administrative Sciences
  • Carsten Jacob, Euroregion Spree-Neiße-Bober e.V. with Europe Direct Guben

Contact us

apl. Prof. Dr. iur. habil., LL.M. Eur. Jan Hoffmann
Senat
Jan.Hoffmann(at)B-TU.De

Press contact

Susett Tanneberger
Kommunikation und Marketing
T +49 (0) 355 69-3126
susett.tanneberger(at)b-tu.de
European elections 2024 (Photo: butenkow/AdobeStock)

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