Fruitful discussions, enriching exchanges, and the exploration of the Catalan capital were on the agenda for second-year students of the Executive Master in EU Studies during their weekend workshop from 10-12 April 2026.
During their second-to-last workshop together, students presented the initial results of their research for their final projects, including research papers and policy papers, which they will submit and defend at the end of their studies. To support them in this process, they benefited from dedicated coaching by Thomas Traguth, who guided them through practical exercises on how to effectively present their academic assignment.
In addition, the students took the opportunity to visit the Parliament of Catalonia, learning about its unique features characteristics and special status within Spain’s 17 autonomous communities.
Students enrolled in the EU Law professional track also took part in an oral briefing exercise, where they defended a case through a role-play simulation, guided by faculty expert Ralf Kanitz.
Finally, the students engaged in a World Café session, during which they actively participated in interdisciplinary discussions with faculty experts on the EU strategy for a rules-based global economy, with particular reference to the Mercosur agreement and ongoing negotiations with India.
We would like to warmly thank our experts - Veronika Czina, Ralf Kanitz, Nikolaus Scheffel, Tamás Szigetvári, Thomas Traguth, and Wolfgang Wessels - for their dedication, and invaluable guidance throughout the workshop. Our sincere thanks also go to the students for their hard work, preparation, insightful contributions, and enthusiasm.