75 years Europa-Institut & 30 years EVER - Let's celebrate!

The Europa-Institut celebrates 75 years full of research, tradition, innovation, and a global network of partners, alumni, and researchers that reaches far beyond Europe. Our alumni association EVER marks its 30th anniversary, impressively demonstrating how vibrant and far‑reaching this international alumni network remains until today. We look forward to a year full of highlights – from a conference in Berlin to a Steel Summit in Saarbrücken and a grand celebration at the Bel Etage Saarbrücken. Join us in celebrating 75 years of the Europa-Institut and 30 years of EVER e.V.!


OUR DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY ON 20 JUNE IN SAARBRÜCKEN


In the early afternoon, you will have the opportunity to return to the Europa-Institut, rediscover familiar places, and enjoy a first reunion in a pleasant atmosphere. In the evening, we look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you at our anniversary celebration event in the Bel Etage.


Program in the early afternoon at the Europa-Institut on the campus of Saarland University

  • 12:00 p.m.: General Assembly of EVER e.V.  (members only; a separate invitation will follow)
  • 1:00 p.m.: Meet & Greet in the lecture hall of the Europa-Institut Our directors, Prof. Dr. Marc Bungenberg and Prof. Dr. Till Patrik Holterhus, will provide insights into current developments at the Institute. Afterwards, we warmly invite you to join a guided tour of the Europa-Institut.
  • 2:00 p.m.: The traditional campus soccer match is still subject to confirmation. We will inform you in due time whether it will take place.

Registration:Anmeldung 20. Juni 2026 Meet & Greet am Europa-Institut | Registration Meet & Greet – Formular ausfüllen

Location – Europa-Institut
The Meet & Greet at 1 p.m. will take place at the Europa-Institut of Saarland University, Building B2 1, Rooms 3.08/3.09. Campus map: https://www.uni-saarland.de/fileadmin/upload/footer/lageplan/saarbruecken.pdf 

Parking
Information on parking options: www.uni-saarland.de/standort/saarbruecken/auto/parken.html


Anniversary Celebration at the Bel Etage- Reception, barbecue, music and good vibes!


6:00 p.m.
Reception with sparkling wine and appetizers
7:00 p.m.

  • Welcome by Prof. Dr. Marc Bungenberg and Prof. Dr. Till Patrik Holterhus, Directors of the Europa-Institut
  • Greetings by Prof. Dr. Ludger Santen, President of Saarland University
  • Greetings by Prof. Dr. Annette Guckelberger, Dean of the Faculty of Law
  • Greetings by Jakob von Weizsäcker, Minister of Finance and Science of Saarland

7:30 p.m.
Keynote speech by Peter Altmaier, former Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy
8:00 p.m.
Dinner with barbecue buffet – including vegan and vegetarian options
9:00 p.m.
Welcome by the EVER Board, Claudia Schäffner and Dr. Mareike Fröhlich _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ticket Sales for the Anniversary Celebration


Tickets include entry, a sparkling wine reception with appetizers, an extensive barbecue buffet, music — and good vibes! They are already subsidized and can be purchased via the following link:
Ticket categories:

  • €75 – Seated ticket (free choice of seat in the hall)
  • €50 – Walk-Aroung ticket with food at standing tables
  • €25 – For current Master’s students (class of 2025/2026)

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For questions please contact conference@europainstitut.de


Dresscode: Summer Chic

Dress up, it’s reunion time – elegant & summer chic


Arrival & Parking – Anniversary Celebration at Bel Etage
Bel Etage, Deutschmühlental, 66117 Saarbrücken
Parking is available directly opposite at the parking lots of the Saarbrücken Casino.


Hotel Booking
Please book your hotel room as early as possible. We have reserved room contingents at several hotels in Saarbrücken. Please contact us via conference(at)europainstitut.de for more information. Checking hotel booking platforms may also be worthwhile.


Questions?
Feel free to contact us at conference@europainstitut.de at any time.


 

FEBRUARY


Conference „Wirtschaftssicherheit: Europäische Selbstbehauptung in Zeiten geoökonomischer Rivalität (Economic Security: Europe’s Self-Assertion in Times of Geoeconomic Rivalry)“


The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the Federal Foreign Office, together with Prof. Dr. Till Patrik Holterhus (University of Saarland) and Prof. Dr. Lisandra Flach (ifo Institute), invite you to the academic conference:

„Wirtschaftssicherheit: Europäische Selbstbehauptung in Zeiten geoökonomischer Rivalität (Economic Security: Europe’s Self-Assertion in Times of Geoeconomic Rivalry)“

📍 Europasaal at the Federal Foreign Office, Berlin

🗓 5 February 2026

📄 Program 


Alumni Networking Meeting in Berlin!


We are looking forward to an alumni meeting together with our directors and the Head of Program at the Europa-Institut. 

📍 Vertretung des Saarlandes beim Bund, Berlin (Representation of the Saarland to the Federal Government, Berlin)

🗓 6 February 2026

⏰ 12:30 p.m.

📩 Questions? ever(at)europainstitut.de

1. Saarländische Stahlgespräche: Fachkonferenz zur Zukunft der europäischen Stahlindustrie (1st Saarland Steel Talks: Expert Conference on the Future of the European Steel Industry)


📆 25-26 Februar 2026
📍 Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitales und Energie des Saarlandes | Saarbrücken

Two days full of valuable insights into the future of the European steel industry: 

⚡ Raw material security 

📈 Energy prices & competitiveness 

🌱 Hydrogen & the green transformation 

🌐 CBAM & international markets

Current program and further information (in German): https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/bungenberg/jean-monnet-lehrstuhl-1/saarbruecker-stahlgespraeche-2026-1.html 
 


MÄRZ


Farewell Conference on "Sexual and Gender Minorities in International Law and European Union Law” for Prof. Dr. Thomas Giegerich


🗓 12-13 March 2026 

📍 Europa-Institut, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany 

✨ Two days of inspiring discussions with leading experts on: ✔ Global norms protecting sexual and gender identities ✔ EU values of dignity and equality ✔ Free movement, privacy & external action ✔ Special focus on sports and U.S. perspectives 

🔗 Register by 28 February 2026: https://forms.office.com/e/vrnPzSwkku  

📩 More info: Annika Blaschke – blaschke(at)europainstitut.de