If we seriously want to look for a way out of the present multiple crises we should observe the following „rules“: First, we should not deny conflicts, different attitude by different powers and political forces and multiple challenges. We have such antagonism and fractures inside the EU and the wider.. Mehr lesen
At its 60th birthday the European Union is in a deep crisis. Its successes are without any doubts and the attacks from Trump and Putin against the very existence of the EU are a clear sign of these successes. These attacks should also invite the Europeans to defend its European.. Mehr lesen
In der Tat gibt es viele, manche würden sagen zu viele Buchpreise. Nun lassen Sie mich – lasst mich – ein wenig erklären, warum wir dennoch am Bruno Kreisky Preis für das politische Buch festhalten. Politische Gestaltung ist schwieriger aber notwendiger denn je. Bruno Kreisky war nicht nur ein äußerst.. Mehr lesen
(Extended Version of a talk given at European University Foundation Board of Directors meeting in Vienna in March 2017) Nationalism and Populism The rise of nationalism is not a specific European phenomenon. It is not even a phenomenon only of the developed, industrialized, service oriented world. But certainly it has.. Mehr lesen
Das Thema für die Fresacher Toleranzgespräche 2017 ist der Begriff der Freiheit. Wahrlich kein leichtes Unterfangen. Montesquieu hat schon 1748 festgestellt, es gebe wohl kein Wort, „dem man mehr unterschiedliche Bedeutung gegeben hätte als dem Wort Freiheit“. Und fast jeder Philosoph/jede Philosophin, Soziologe/Soziologin etc. beschäftigen sich auf ihre Weise mit.. Mehr lesen
At the beginning of 2017 the Balkans are still in a fragile position. Recent history is still misused by some political leaders to stir emotions, in order to gain – short time – benefits. And some intellectuals support those politicians who are challenging the political order found after the Yugoslav.. Mehr lesen
Return to Belgrade Again in Belgrade, after my last visit in 2014 when I was still leader of the S&D group in the European Parliament. My first official visit was during Milosevic times when Belgrad was particularly dark. I tried to establish some contacts with the local level in a.. Mehr lesen
Invited to a conference in Moscow called „Primakov Readings“ organized by the Russian Think Tank IMEMO, I had the opportunity to listen to numerous speakers from Russia but also from countries stretching from Japan, China and India via Europe to the US. The meeting was held in honour of a.. Mehr lesen
On the occasion of the presentation of history books prepared and published by the Centre for Democracy and Reconciliation in South Eastern Europe (CDRSEE) I participated at a discussion in Tirana, specifically in the premises of the Prime minister office. Tirana has always been a city I liked very much.. Mehr lesen
Gedanken anlässlich einer Diskussion mit Robert Menasse und Anna Kim aus Anlass der Präsentation des Europa Heftes der „Akzente“ und meines siebzigsten Geburtstages Diesen Beitrag möchte ich mit den Schlusssätzen einer Einleitung von Jo Lendle und Robert Menasse zum Europa Heft der Zeitschrift Akzente beginnen. „Europa ist am Ende? Diese.. Mehr lesen