His Excellency Mr Achim Burkart
Consul General, Consulate General Of The Federal Republic Of Germany
The Department of History and the School of Management, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, in association with NIAS Europe Studies, Science Technology and International Relations, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, organised an International Lecture Series on ‘Europe: The Migration Crisis’ on December 07, 2021. Mr. Achim Burkart, Consul General, Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bengaluru, delivered the lecture. The Consul General was received by Fr. Dr. Augustine George, Principal, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous). Prof. D Suba Chandran, Professor & Dean, School of Conflict and Security Studies, National Institute of Advanced Studies; Dr. M.K Baby, Head, School of Management, Prof. Ramya B, Head, Department of History and Prof. Stephen Deepak, Coordinator, Office of International and Domestic Relations were present for the lecture.
Mr. Achim Burkart described the role of migration to the European Union and Germany in particular. He shared the migration statistics over the years and enumerated that migration was a blessing than a crisis for many European countries as resident labour shortages were replaced by migrant workers. He concluded that a positive perception among the countries was required to channelize the opportunity for the greater good. The International Lecture Series ended with a soulful rendition of the National Anthems of Germany and India.