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 Political platform in Gars am Kamp, Austria. | |
| Formation | 2019 |
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| Founder | Georgia Kazantzidu and Matthias Laurenz Gräff |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
Official language | German |
| Website | https://www.matthiaslaurenzgraeff.com/dialog-im-kamptal/ |
The Dialog im Kamptal (Dialogue in Kamptal) is a political platform founded in 2019 in Gars am Kamp, Austria. It is organized by Georgia Kazantzidu and Matthias Laurenz Gräff as a private, non-partisan initiative and platform based on a purely voluntary basis in the tradition of a "citizens' salon".[1] In terms of content, the dialogues deal with aspects of European politics as well as purely Austrian issues.
History
[edit]The Dialogue in Kamptal was launched on the occasion of the European Parliament elections in 2019 to inform citizens about Europe, to increase interest in the European Union and to act as a pro european initiator in the Kamptal and Waldviertel region.[2] The location, Art studio Gräff in Kamptal was chosen to demonstrate the importance of Art in Europe politics and society such asthe closeness to citizens. Subsequently, the platform advanced as a place for information and discourse in politics, diplomacy and intercultural exchange, which tries to explain and promote social issues, as well as a contribution to a better understanding of our society and its diversity, cooperation and exchange enable. The events take place without fixed dates, but would like to give a certain continuity with two to four events per year.
Europa Dialog im Kamptal
[edit]The first dialogue took place on May 6, 2019 on the occasion of the upcoming elections to the European Parliament. The discussion included Ambassador Wolfgang Petritsch, National Councilor Douglas Hoyos-Trauttmansdorff, Werner Groiß, Christian Schuh and Walter Kogler-Strommer, moderated by Josef Wiesinger. The subject of the European Union is not only topical because of the upcoming European elections, but a common denominator of different parties. The advocating parties do not treat the European idea in an antagonistic or monopolized way, and so they enter into a constructive dialogue. [3]
Dialog im Kamptal - Politik näher bringen
[edit]The sequel took place on September 10, 2019 on the occasion of the upcoming 2019 Austrian legislative election with the top candidates from the regional constituency of Waldviertel. In addition to the top candidates and national councilors Martina Diesner-Wais, Alois Kainz, Martin Litschauer, Günter Steindl and Herbert Kolinsky, the physicist Werner Gruber was a guest of honor on the podium. The moderation was again led by the member of the state parliament, Josef Wiesinger.[4] [5]
Politik, Diplmatie im 21. Jahrhundert
[edit]The third dialogue took place on January 27, 2020 on the subject of politics, diplomacy and intercultural exchange in the 21st century. The dialogue included Ambassador Emil Brix, European politician Hannes Swoboda, historian Philipp Jauernik from the Pan-European Movement and presenter Eric Frey from Der Standard. The dialogue should provide insights into modern developments and challenges in politics, diplomacy and society as well as the importance of interculture communication[6] [7]
External links
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References
[edit]- ^ Donau Universität Krems an der Donau. Research Lab Democracy and Society in Transition
- ^ Austrian newspaper article: NÖN, Gräff-Atelier empfängt zu „Europa-Dialog“ im Kamptal
- ^ Austrian newspaper article: Bezirksblätter, Europa Dialog im Kamptal
- ^ newspaper article: NÖN, Was raucht das Waldviertel?
- ^ Austrian newspaper article: Bezirksblätter, Spitzenkandidsaten des Regionalwahlkreises und Ehrengast Werner Gruber diskutieren im Atelier Gräff
- ^ Austrian newspaper article: NÖN, Dialog im Kamptal. Friede zentrales Thema in Zitternberg
- ^ Austrian newspaper article: Bezirksblätter, Politik, Diplomatie im 21. Jahrhundert mit hochkarätigen Gästen
Category:2019 establishments in Austria Category:Political and economic think tanks based in Europe Category:Organizations established in 2019 Category:Organisations based in Lower Austria Category:Think tanks based in Austria