Michael Hörig

DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service, Belgium

Michael Hörig is the Director of the DAAD Brussels Office and he has held this position since January 2022. He is responsible for representing DAAD towards the institutions of the European Union, partner organisations and German representations in Brussels. Furthermore, the DAAD Brussels Office is supporting the development, acquisition and implementation of EU-funded projects. Michael has a keen interested in the collaboration with strategic partner regions such as Africa, ASEAN and the Middle East. Furthermore, he is actively engaged in the improvement of transatlantic relations. Since 2022, DAAD Brussels has successfully hosted three transatlantic dialogue events together with Institute of International Education (IIE). Michael joined DAAD in early 2011. He has held different positions at DAAD headquarters in Bonn, covering a broad range of topics from Strategic Planning to Development Cooperation and Higher Education Projects. 

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Claire Herrmann

European Commission, Belgium

Claire Herrmann is working in the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport.  She is policy officer in the unit responsible for International cooperation (beyond Europe). 
She works mainly on the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme in Sub-Saharan Africa and cooperation mechanisms in the Vocational Education and Training sector. 
From previous positions, she has experience in international cooperation and programmes in education and youth, employment and social inclusion (European Social Fund) and anti-discrimination issues.