The curtain has fallen - successful border crossers 30 years of the opening of the Iron Curtain The fall of the Iron Curtain 30 years ago opened up new opportunities for cross-border cooperation. In just one generation, the former border became unthinkable. Now the focus is on shaping the common living and economic space. Looking back, we have already achieved a great deal, but [...]

"Megatrend Regionality - Local Ideas in Global Competition" In times of globalisation, the megatrend of regionality has a balancing effect. The term regionality refers to much more than just origin. It evokes emotions and associations such as quality, sustainability, identity and solidarity. By focussing on the special characteristics of a region, products are created that radiate across borders. But [...]

Brave New Work: What's next? What is possible? Potential in the labour market of the future Artificial intelligence and robotics expertise are key parameters in the labour market of the future. Will we leave the doing to machines and limit ourselves to thinking? Where and how will we work in the future? What will occupy us professionally and when? The EFW Salon [...]

"Branding: The power of the brand" Branding is the strategic development of a brand. Good branding conveys trust and solidarity. During the salon, we want to answer the following questions, among others: How can Europe and its regions establish a successful brand? What influence does a brand have on the development of Europe and its regions in economic, tourist [...]

Brexit: What's next for Europe?

In October, the first salon of the new "Europa-Forum Wachau" took place in Klosterneuburg Abbey on the topic of "Technologisation: a curse or a blessing for democracy?". Under the direction of ORF presenter Bettina Prendergast, high-calibre guests such as Fritz Jergitsch (founder of Die Tagespresse), e-governance expert Thomas Lampoltshammer (Danube University Krems) and Krzysztof Pietrzak (cryptography expert IST Austria) took part in the discussion. The central question [...]

„Doing less more efficiently!” – Focus on the essentials as the guiding theme for the future of Europe

Recent years have shaken Europeans’ faith in the protective role of the EU: terrorism in European cities, the return of war to our continent, uncontrolled migration, new East-West Block thinking, the financial crisis combined with Brexit and growing nationalism are putting into question achievements and paradigms that we once believed to be unshakeable.

The European Union as well as her Member States are faced with enormous and novel challenges due to current global developments. 

“Has Europe reached its limits? Reflections on Europe’s future role on the global stage”

„Democracy in Europe – the choice is ours”

“Beyond the Crisis – Outlines of a New Europe“