Chaos in the Classroom

Across Europe, classrooms are becoming the frontline of one of the most decisive challenges of our time. Migration flows are reshaping education systems at an unprecedented pace, placing growing pressure on teachers, students, and institutions. Overcrowded classrooms, widening language gaps, cultural frictions, and declining academic standards are no longer isolated concerns, but structural issues affecting many Member States.

In response to these developments, the Patriots for Europe Foundation is organising the conference “Chaos in the Classroom – Is Immigration Destroying the European Education Systems?”, which will take place on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at Palais Berg, Vienna.

At the same time, the expanding role of the European Union in education and integration policies raises critical questions. Who should decide how our children are educated? Are current policies delivering results, or accelerating the challenges? And what does this mean for the future stability, identity, and competitiveness of European societies?

This conference will bring together leading policymakers, experts, and public figures to confront these questions directly.

Chaos in the Classroom – Is Immigration Destroying the European Education Systems?
Conference Agenda – May 28, 2026
Palais Berg, Vienna

17:30
Registration opens

18:30
Opening Remarks
Joachim Stampfer: Member of the Board of patriots for Europe Foundation, General Manager Austrian Freedom Party, FPÖ ( Austria )

18:45
Keynote Speech
Hermann Brückl: Member of the National Council of Austria, Spokesperson for Education, FPÖ ( Austria )

19:15
Panel Discussion – Chaos in the Classroom

The panel discussion will focus on the concrete impact of migration on national education systems, moving beyond abstract debate to practical realities. Speakers will examine policy choices at both EU and Member State level, assessing their effectiveness and unintended consequences. Particular attention will be given to classroom dynamics, integration outcomes, and the long term implications for social cohesion and academic performance.

Moderator
Lisa Schuch-Gubik
Member of the National Council of Austria, FPÖ ( Austria )

Panelists

Elisabeth Dieringer
Member of the European Parliament, FPÖ ( Austria )

Marc Jongen
Member of the European Parliament, AfD ( Germany )

Balázs Hankó
Former Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation, Fidesz ( Hungary )

Gerald Grosz
Author, television commentator, and entrepreneur ( Austria )

Eleonore Witt-Dörring
Austria Country Director; Center for the Study of Political Islam International (Austria)

20:15

Cocktail reception

21:30

End of the Event

The Patriots for Europe Foundation is partially funded by the European Parliament and is solely responsible for this publication.

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