Former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Angela Merkel, returned to Católica on September 23 for an exclusive session focused on the theme "Europe." The event offered students at the institution a dedicated forum to reflect on and debate the continent's key challenges and the future directions of the European project.
The session was opened and moderated by the Rector of Católica, Isabel Capeloa Gil, and featured an opening address by Angela Merkel, followed by an open discussion with the university’s students. This visit marked the former Chancellor's first return to Católica since being awarded a Doctorate Honoris Causa in 2025, an occasion where the Rector highlighted her as an essential figure in 21st-century history, and where the German leader emphasized that true freedom relies on civic responsibility and dedication to the common good.
