Bill Stafford, NASA
Bill Stafford, NASA
Bill Stafford, NASA
Bill Stafford, NASA
Bill Stafford, NASA
Bill Stafford, NASA
In Austin, particular emphasis was placed on student engagement. As part of ongoing collaboration with the Center for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Prof. Dr. Krings delivered a keynote address on Germany’s political landscape and governance in the current geopolitical context. He also held discussions with students from the University of Texas School of Law on the challenges of safeguarding the rule of law. In addition, Prof. Dr. Krings met with elected officials and government representatives to gain insights into recent political developments in Texas and engaged with members of the Germany-Texas Heritage Foundation to support efforts that strengthen the German community and culture in the region.
In Houston, discussions emphasized the city’s role as a major hub for energy and business and the strong presence of German companies in the region. Prof. Dr. Krings met with policy experts at the Baker Institute to explore cooperation on shared challenges in energy production and supply. He also engaged with representatives of German businesses to understand how they navigate the complexities of transatlantic trade. The visit concluded at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, spotlighting the agency’s latest projects and the future of space exploration amid global power competition.
