From left to right: Renato Wittstadt, Chair of the SPD in Wolfratshausen; Maria Noichl, Member of the European Parliament; and Hans-Jürgen Göbel of the Europa-Union. © SPD

On 23 October 2026, the Franz-Geiger-Verein, the SPD Wolfratshausen and the district association of the Europa-Union welcomed Member of the European Parliament Maria Noichl to the BADEHAUS Place of Remembrance.

It would have been difficult to find a more fitting venue for the event. After all, people from all over Europe once lived in the former Nazi settlement of Föhrenwald, the former Jewish Displaced Persons Camp and the settlement of Waldram, which was home to refugees and expellees.

Maria Noichl spoke about her work in the European Parliament, sharing insights into recent achievements and current challenges. In particular, she addressed the rise of nationalism, which is making European cooperation and parliamentary work increasingly difficult.