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27 August 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30 | Gouvernement aan de Maas, Maastricht

The EU from inside with Reinier van Lanschot (MEP and co-founder of Volt Netherlands)

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at European politics with Member of European Parliament Reinier van Lanschot of Volt Europa.

Discover how a citizen-led movement found its voice in Brussels and hear first hand how the Netherlands is shaping the EU’s future in times of uncertainty. From defending democracy and digital rights to responding to geopolitical challenges such as the war in Ukraine. This is your chance to understand the EU from the inside.

About the speaker:

Reinier van Lanschot is a member of the European Parliament for Volt and co-founder of Volt Netherlands, working on EU reform, defence, and democratic innovation.

About the moderator:

Esther Versluis is Professor of European Regulatory Governance at Maastricht University. She is an expert in EU policy implementation and crisis regulation.

The event will be opened with a word of welcome by Elianne Demollin-Schneiders, regional minister of the Province of Limburg and followed by a dynamic conversation and audience Q&A.

This event is part of the introduction week of Maastricht University's Faculty for Arts and Social Siences (FASoS). Register here to attend!

Featured speakers

Programme

15:30 - Doors open

16:00 - Word of welcome by Elianne Demollin-Schneiders, regional minister Province of Limburg

16:10 - Discussion Reinier van Lanschot & Esther Versluis

16:40 - Audience Q&A

17:00 - Informal drinks and networking

This event is supported by Europe Direct Maastricht

Location

Gouvernement aan de Maas

Limburglaan 10

Maastricht

Please see map on the left for directions to the 'Stateningang' entrance.