26th February 2021:
Local Communities
Online Workshop of the
Jean Monet Chair EUKom
Takers and Shapers of the EU Decision Making Process
The event will be kicked off by a quick introduction by Prof. Dr. Joachim Beck, rector of the Kehl University.
Prof. Dr. Eppler will present her research on the EU Multi- Level System and the role of local communities
and the guidingquestions of the workshop.
The main guiding questions for the online Workshop include:
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What position do municipalities have in the respective national system?
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What role do municipalities play in the implementation of legislation initiated by the European level?
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What changes result for municipalities from their integration into the EU system?
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Do municipalities set up their own EU departments and, if so, where in the municipal administration?
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Do municipalities become active in EU affairs on their own initiative?
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Do municipalities raise EU funds and if so, in which areas?
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Do municipalities maintain (joint) offices in Brussels in order to exert influence?
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What possibilities do municipalities have nationally to influence the EU policy of the member state?
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How do municipalities network with each other (across national borders)?
20th September 2019:
3rd Jean Monnet Seminar
Grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit nach
dem Aachener Vertrag
Territoriale Entwicklungssteuerung im Kontext
rechtlich-institutioneller Flexibilisierung
Coopération transfrontalière après le Traité d'Aix-la-Chapelle
Gestion du développement territorial dans un contexte
de flexibilisation institutionnelle et juridique
Centre d'excellence Jean Monnet Franco-Allemand, Hochschule Kehl
16th May 2019:
Yours is my Heart - Europe
Theater play & panel discussion
Prof. Dr. Beck, rector of the university welcomed the numerous spectators, including many interested students and citizens of Kehl. Prof. Dr. Eppler introduced the event with thoughts on the upcoming election of the European Parliament and described its importance in the context of the development of the European Union. Then she welcomed the actors and left the stage to them
In the following play "Dein ist mein Herz - Europa" ("Yours is my heart - Europe") by the ensemble "Dein Theater" from Stuttgart, the tyrant king's daughter Europa, after whom the continent is named, takes the floor herself. The multilingual mother of three sons comments on current political debates with female intelligence, humor and foresight. Kalliope, the muse of science, philosophy and string playing, also gets her turn, presenting the musical diversity of a unique continent in a mashup of various languages.
The subsequent panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Eppler, between Prof. Dr. Larat from the École Nationale d'Administration Strasbourg, Dr. Zoller, Ministry of Justice and Europe Baden-Württemberg, Felix Kolb from the political department of the university and Uwe Fromm for the JEF Kehl was focused in particular on the following questions: Why is the 2019 European election of great importance to us? Why should we vote? The future of Europe and the growing importance of the Parliament were also topics of discussion.
Impressions:
"Dein ist mein Herz
- Europa"
25th October 2018
Jean Monnet Kick-Off
Inaugural Lecture and Panel Discussion
A lecture by Dr. Eppler followed by a discussion round heralded the award of the Jean Monnet Chair to her at the University of Public Administration in Kehl.
Prof. Dr. Witt, then rector of the university, acknowledged in his welcome to the audience the importance of the chair for the research location at the German-French border.
The following lecture by Dr. Eppler, who was awarded the Jean Monnet Chair in 2018, was also her inaugural lecture at Kehler University. Previously, Eppler conducted research in Insbruck, among other places, where she also completed her habilitation. In her lecture, she described the rule of law mechanisms of the EU and the development of an EU multi-level rule of law system.
She also spoke about the role of the municipal level in this system. She also critically examined the developments in individual member states that are scaling back their rule of law systems and the measures taken by the EU to protect the rule of law system.
This was followed by a panel discussion on the topic of future challenges facing the EU. Participating in this were:
Prof. Dr. Andreas Maurer (University of Innsbruck), Prof. Dr. Oliver Schlumberger (University of Tübingen), Dr. Doris Dialer
(then Head of Office in the European Parliament ), the Vice President of the European Parliament, Rainer Wieland MEP, as well as Prof. Dr. Annegret Eppler and Prof. Dr. Andreas Pattar (University of Kehl).
The audience - about 350 interested listeners from the Kehler students, civil society as well as EU experts from Kehl and Strasbourg listened intently and had the opportunity to ask questions afterwards. Thus, they were also able to participate in the discussion.
The discussions continued afterwards at a champagne reception in the foyer of the university.
Study Trips
2026
2025
26th November and 9th December 2025
Study Trip to Strasbourg
EU-Group, Bachelor Public Management ("EU-Vertiefung" BPM)
10th -14th November 2025
Study Trip to Brussels
EU-Group, Bachelor Public Management ("EU-Vertiefung" BPM)
14th -16th October 2025
Study Trip to Stuttgart
EU-Group, Bachelor Public Management ("EU-Vertiefung" BPM)
2024
14th - 19th April 2024
Exkursion Wernigerode
Pro-Seminar „Der wilde Osten“, Leitung Anne Eppler und Anni Schlumberger
EU-Group, Bachelor Public Management ("EU-Vertiefung", BPM)
23rd January 2024
Study Trip Addis Ababa
African Union Headquarters, Assembly of the African Union, House of Federation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Master Programme "Public Management in International Cooperation", PMIC, Module 2 (together with Prof. Dr. Patrick Terry)
2023
3rd October 2023
Study Trip to Strasbourg with African Students
European Parliament, European Court of Human Rights
Master Programme "Public Management in International Cooperation", PMIC, Module 1 and Module 7 (together with Prof. Dr. Beatrice Hurrle, HS Kehl, and Dr. Dirk Brand, University of Stellenbosch)
25th September 2023
Seminar in the European Parliament
with Prof. Dr. Joachim Beck, Rektor of the Hochschule Kehl
2022
2020
16th December 2020
Digital Study Trip to Strasbourg
On 16th December 2020, the in-depth study course Europe of the University of Applied Sciences Kehl set out for a digital study trip to Strasbourg.
The trip was kicked off by a lecture on the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, presented by Dr. Kiefer, Secretary General of Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. This was followed up with a digital guide on the European Court of Human Rights by the visitor service.In the afternoon the group had the pleasure to meet a member of the European Parliament, Mrs. Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg (Greens/EFA). The trip was organised by Mrs. Mattern and Dr. Eppler. Mrs. Dialer joined as well to provide additonal insights into the work at the European Parliament.
9th - 13th November 2020
Digital Study Trip to Brussels
Unlike in previous years, the annual excursion of the EU in depth studies of the Hochschule Kehl was carried out digitally this year due to the Covid-crisis. Although the group was not able to visit the institutions on site, the students gained a variety of insights and were able to speak with different experts of European institutions.Over the course of an entire week, lectures were offered by employees at the Brussels institutions and offices. During the week, these provided unique insights behind the scenes of the heart of Europe. This was possible despite travel restrictions imposed due to Corona via zoom calls prepared and debriefed by Dr. Eppler and Dialer.
The week started with a digital tour of Brussels' European district.
In the afternoon, they continued at the Permanent Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU, which was available for a Q&A. Jonathan Koch, Employee at the Federal Foreign Office Germany, then presented on working with the EU and fielded questions from the students.
Tuesday was all about the Council of the European Union. Culinary highlight of the day was the Belgian Fries Contest.
Wednesday was dedicated to the German cities and countries. Zoom Talks with the European Office of Stuttgart Region and with the Head of Office of MEP Deparnay Grunenberg were part of the agenda. He provided valuable insights into the daily tasks of a member of the European Parliament.
Thursday's topic was Multi-Level-Governance. The students took a closer look at the European Commission and Regional Policy and Cohesion Policy. In the afternoon, the Head of the Visitors Service at the Committee of Regions held an insightful lecture on the "Voice of the Regions" in Brussels. This was followed up by the Representative for the European Region Tyrol - South Tyrol - Trentino. Mr. Wolf explained the various challenges and possibilities in an office representing the interest of the multinational Alpine Region.
To round things up, Dr. Eva Lichtenberger (ret. MEP) and Mag. Karin Lukas-Eder (Head of Brussels Office Bavarian Research Alliance) talked about women careers and networking in Brussels with inspiring perspectives on European governance.
Despite the difficult conditions caused by the pandemic, a diverse and international program was organized with the students, making them feel almost at home in Brussels.
2019
28th - 29th November 2019
Study Trip to Strasbourg
Study Trip to the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and Lieu d'Europe with the students of the in-depth studies "Europe" as well as ERASMUS+ exchange students.
9th - 13th November 2019
Study Trip to Brussels
In November 2019, the in-depth study course Europe of the University of Applied Sciences Kehl set out for a one-week study trip to Brussels within the heart of the European Union.
The group had the chance to visit numerous European Institutions such as the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission. Furthermore, they were able to get an insight into the work of several actors influencing the political processes on the European level. Among these players, the study course visited the Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany, the State and Municipal Representation of Baden-Wuerttemberg as well as further representations and think-tanks.
24th April 2019
Excursion to Strasbourg
Study Trip to the European Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament with Professors from partner universities in Ethiopia, Senegal and South Africa.
18th April 2019
Study Trip to Strasbourg
Study Trip to the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights in the framework of the lecture "Fundamentals of constitutional and administrative law" (Bachelor Public Management).
2018
26th - 30th November 2018
Study Trip to Brussels
Study trip in the framework of the in-depth studies "Europe" at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl.
25th - 26th October 2018
Study Trip to Strasbourg
On 26th October 2018, Kehl students specializing on European law and politics went to Strasbourg with Prof. Dr. Annegret Eppler. They discovered the European institutions in Strasbourg and had lectures about the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe.
3rd October 2018
Study Trip to Strasbourg
Study Trip to the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights in the framework of the lecture "Fundamentals of constitutional and administrative law" (Bachelor Public Management).
