Shaping the EU of tomorrow
Brought to you by students of the Hertie School.
futurEU is a student-led initiative founded in 2019. Guided by the principles of expertise, competence and constructiveness, we strive to contribute to debates on shaping the EU of tomorrow. futurEU believes the inclusion of students’ voices and opinions in these debates constitutes an opportunity to further bridge academic knowledge, political fora and institutional praxis with public discussions.
Vision
As policy graduate students, we believe that the inclusion of students’ voices and opinions in debates on the EU of tomorrow constitutes an opportunity to further bridge academic knowledge, political fora and institutional praxis with public discussions.
Support
As a student-led initiative, futurEU is supported by the Jacques Delors Centre, the Hertie School and the CIVICA Alliance, as leading institutions in the current debate on reforming the European Union.
Mission
As active citizens, we are engaged in current and future challenges of the EU. The quest for an improved EU is not new, yet students are often not involved. Students are rigorous challengers of notions and often dare to dream, and we firmly believe student engagement in these debates can be key.
Meet the Competition Team
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Alicia Monsefi-Pour
Alicia is currently pursuing a Master of International Affairs at the Hertie School, specialising in International Security. She holds a bachelor's degree in European Politics from King's College London and a master's degree in European Studies from University College London. Alicia hopes that futurEU will continue to be a platform for those passionate about the EU and empower participating students to develop ambitious policy strategies that strengthen the EU’s role in a changing world.
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Florian Bochert
Florian is currently pursuing a master's degree in international Affairs at the Hertie School, specifically focusing on European Governance. He obtained his bachelor's degree at Harvard University with a major in Political Science and a minor in European History, Politics, and Societies. He believes in futurEU as a way of sparking enthusiasm for the vast potential of the European Union.
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Nico Kelessidis
Nico is pursuing a Master’s in International Affairs at Hertie School, specializing in European Governance. He holds a Bachelor's in Media and Communication Management and is completing his Professional Year at Johnson & Johnson. He views futurEU as an ideal platform to unite those passionate about the EU and collaboratively address its most pressing challenges.
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Aneta Migátová
Aneta is a Master of International Affairs candidate at the Hertie School, specializing in European Governance. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Leiden University. Aneta is particularly interested in the intersection of energy and security, as well as the future of the European Union and its reform. She sees initiatives like futurEU as a great way to foster dialogue and explore innovative ideas for the EU’s future.
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Ann-Kathrin Franssen
Ann-Kathrin is currently pursuing a master's degree in international affairs at the Hertie School, with a focus on European Governance. She graduated from the University of Westminster with a dual BA (Hons) degree in International Management. She believes futurEU is an important initiative to promote excitement about the EU’s potential to shape a thriving and united future.
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Druvatara
Druvatara is currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy at the Hertie School. With a experience in political consulting and policy research, she is passionate about addressing pressing societal challenges through innovative solutions. She sees initiatives like futurEU as powerful platforms to inspire collective action and unlock the European Union's potential.
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Florin Schoenborn
Florin is currently pursuing a master’s in public policy at the Hertie School. After working in multiple tech-startups, he decided to pivot into the public sector. With futurEU, Florin wants to motivate and connect young policy leaders to work on bold ideas to move the EU forward, especially in the digital domain.
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Konstantin Lux
Konstantin is a Master of Public Policy student at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany, specializing in policy analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) with a specialization in politics and economics from Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam. To him, supporting youth engagement initiatives at the EU level is crucial, especially in times of increasing political polarization.
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Luca Bonfitto
Luca is a Master of International Affairs student at the Hertie School of Governance, specializing in International Security. He earned his bachelor's in international economics and management from Bocconi University of Milan. He gained professional experience within EU institutions, having worked for a year as a parliamentary trainee at the European Parliament of Brussels. For him, the futurEU represents an important occasion to increase youth participation in the policy process of the European Union.
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Marco Uzzau
Marco Uzzau is pursuing a master's degree in Public Policy at the Hertie School, specializing in Policy Analysis. He obtained his bachelor's degree in International Politics and Government from Bocconi University. He believes that futurEU is a critical initiative to foster youth engagement and integration across the European Union.
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Matheus S. M. Gualberto Galiza
Matheus is a Master in Data Science candidate at the Hertie School. His academic journey began at the Federal University of Paraíba, where he obtained both his Bachelor's in International Relations and Master's in Political Science. He believes in the importance of initiatives like futurEU, which he sees as crucial for sparking dialogue and promoting innovative ideas for the future of the European Union.
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Jocelyne Carrillo Herrera
Jocelyne Carrillo Herrera is pursuing a master's degree in international Affairs at the Hertie School, specializing in European Governance. She obtained her bachelor's degree in international business from the University of Colima. She believes initiatives like futurEU are key to fostering a more integrated and innovative European Union.
Meet the Club Team
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Floris Vissering
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Christine Cepelak
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Jonatan von Moltke
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Federico Campatelli
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Arianna Avallone
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Architha Menon