Hluttaw representatives learned about simulations and parliamentary political education
Hluttaw Delegation to Germany - Delegation Diary 3: House of the European Parliament and German Bundestag

Members of the delegation participating in the simulation “Experience Europe” at the House of the European Union.

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Thursday 22.03.:

The day started with a visit to the House of the European Parliament. Here the Delegation observed the exhibition and simulation of the "Experience Europe". This also included of showcasing of the 360 degree cinema that explains the functions of the European Parliament.

Mr Frank Burgdörfer of Polyspektiv who developed the simulation at the House of the European Parliament explained the aspects of the role play and how it was prepared and now implemented. Followed was then a meeting and dialogue with Mr Frank Piplat, Head of liaison office at the European Parliament.

The Hluttaw delegation with Achim Munz, Resident Representative of Hanns Seidel Foundation Myanmar in front of the Brandenburg Gate.

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Getting to know the German Bundestag started with a lunch with Prof Dr Hans Joachim Rickes who is the Head of International Relations at the German Bundestag. This was followed by information and discussion on parliamentary educational films with Mr Tibor Pirschel who is a Senior Officer for Public Relations at the German Bundestag. Mr Tibor Pirschel has been to the Myanmar Parliament last November and discussions focused on how to develop themes for an educational film programme for the Myanmar Parliament.

Mr Hans-Henner Becker, Senior Officer of the Visitor Service, provided an introduction and discussion on the visitor service at the German Bundestag. A core pillar in the HSF cooperation with the Myanmar parliament is the strengthening of the visitor service. Subsequently the delegation went on a comprehensive guided tour through the entire Bundestag. At last the delegation had the opportunity to observe a plenary session at the Bundestag.