Europa-Forum
Wachau

The Europa-Forum Wachau is Austria's central platform for European policy discourse. For 30 years, the Forum has been successfully building bridges between Austria and its European neighbours and is today known as the Central European centre of dialogue on pan-European topics.

Founded in 1995 on the occasion of Austria's accession to the European Union, the Europa-Forum Wachau has developed into the leading organisation in the Wachau region. Driving force for European understanding. Since then it has played host to over 30 Prime Ministers, more than 50 Foreign and European Affairs Ministers, numerous EU Commissioners and over 13,000 Guests from Politics, business, science and diplomacy.

The diverse dialogue formats of the forum The Forum brings together the key players at the heart of Europe every year and repeatedly provides impetus for the further development of the European Union. The Forum sees itself not only as a diplomatic Link between Eastern and Western Europe, but also as a committed Door opener for the Austrian economy to open up new markets.

Program

Mon, 18.05.

NÖ Europatag & Festakt

Grafenegg Auditorium

Grafenegg celebrates the opening ceremony 30 years Europa-Forum Wachau. The focus is on intergenerational dialogue: While companions take stock, young people shape the future.

The evening honours the European heritage of Lower Austria and builds the bridge to a sovereign Europe of tomorrow.

Tue, 19.05.

Technology

Campus Krems

The Technology Day at Campus Krems focusses the discourse on a A defensive European security architecture and the necessary Digital transformation.

In dialogue between politics, research and industry, we develop solutions for Crisis-proof healthcare systems and pharmaceutical independence in order to regain Europe's role as a leading innovation area.

Wed, 20.05.

Economy

Campus Krems

Economic strength is the foundation of Europe's ability to act. The Economy Day addresses the necessary economic turnaround and the future of fiscal responsibility.

In the exchange about New growth markets - from the Alpine region to Eastern Europe and the Gulf - and modern framework conditions for start-ups, we combine economic rationality with geopolitical foresight.

Thu, 21.05.

Politics

Göttweig Abbey

Against the backdrop of Göttweig Abbey, the Politics Day defines the course for a stable Europe of tomorrow.

The focus is on new alliances that Strengthening regional capacity to act and the dialogue about Migration and internal security. As a platform for the political „turning point“, this day recalibrates the balance between necessary resilience and democratic values.

Fri, 22.05.

Global

Göttweig Abbey

Global Day broadens the view of the Shifts in world politics. The focus is on Austria's strategic compass and Europe's role in the balance of power between the USA and China.

With impulses from NATO and international diplomacy, this day builds a bridge From regional stability to global responsibility and places sovereignty in the context of global security.