18 alumni have been selected on the basis of applications to take part in a five-day excursion to Germany. Organised in cooperation with the Stiftung Mercator’s Centre in Berlin, the alumni will meet, exchange and discuss with different stakeholders in Germany, focussing on topics such as history, media, youth policies, elections and energy policy. Accompanied by an interpreter and guide, the participants will follow a programme in Berlin and Hamburg including talks, debates and visits to museums and institutions, as well as a meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier.