Invitation: Transatlantic Relations at a Crossroads – A Conversation With Former Members of Congress

Jochen Kleinschmidt, Lecturer and Research Associate at the Chair of International Politics at TU Dresden, will be co-moderating this debate with a bipartisan delegation of former members of US Congress at the Rectorate Building of Technische Universität Dresden. At a time of increased uncertainty regarding the transatlantic alliance and the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, this will be an exciting opportunity to get some first-hand insights regarding the current state of American politics.

Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Venue: Rectorate Building, Festive Hall, TU Dresden

Participating Former Members of Congress:

• The Hon. Abby Finkenauer (D‑IA, 2019–2021)
• The Hon. Ron Kind (D‑WI, 1997–2023)
• The Hon. Luke Messer (R‑IN, 2013–2019)
• The Hon. Alex Mooney (R‑WV, 2015–2019)
• The Hon. Dennis Ross (R‑FL, 2011–2019)

Welcome Remarks:

• Professor Roswitha Böhm, Vice‑Rector University Culture and Internationalization

Moderators:

• Dr. Jochen Kleinschmidt, Chair of Political Science with a focus on International Politics
• Peter Rosenbaum, Head of International Office

Registration required by December 10, 2025 via e‑mail:
kirsten.bartsch@tu-dresden.de