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 TUD Dresden University of Technology, will be co-moderating this debate with a bipartisan delegation of former members of US Congress at the Rectorate Building of TUD Dresden University of Technology. 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