Dialog im Kamptal

It is organized as a private, non-partisan initiative and platform based on a purely voluntary basis[1] in the tradition of a "citizens' salon".

For both, the Greek-born Kazantzidu and Gräff, reasons for starting the dialogue are also the common European history, the philosophical and political values since the time of Ancient Greece, humanism and the resulting shared responsibility in society.

We must all work together to build a fair and social Europe" The first dialogue took place on 6 May, on the occasion of the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

The European idea of peace and the unification of the people living in Europe, the possible further development and improvements of the bureaucratic system, the economic strength, the need for a higher awareness of the EU and its achievements in the respective member states as well as the importance of the right to vote were the topics dealt with.

The discussion included: Wolfgang Petritsch presented his current book "Epochsenwechsel - Unser digital-autoritäres Jahrhundert" ("Change of Epochs - Our digital-authoritarian century").

In some countries, court rulings are sometimes made by computers to some degree of punishment" The sequel took place on 10 September, on the occasion of the upcoming 2019 Austrian legislative election with the top candidates from the regional constituency of Waldviertel.

Here Europe must differ from other powers" The third dialogue took place on 27 January on the subject of politics, diplomacy and intercultural exchange in the 21st century.

The dialogue provide insights into modern developments and challenges in politics, diplomacy and society as well as the importance of intercultural.

A main theme of the event was the role of nationalism, which is growing in strength today, as well as its characteristics and disadvantages, especially in the European Union.

I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but I'm afraid we're facing a third world war.." The fifth dialogue took place on 28 September.

The dialogue included: "We owe the 101-year-old constitution to the brilliant Hans Kelsen, who anchored the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judiciary in it."

The event was originally planned for 2021 on the occasion of "100 Years of the Austrian Federal Constitution", but had to be postponed due to the Corona Pandemic.

The event was held under the following aspects: "100 Years of Paneurope", the oldest European unification movement and the historically grown area of Central Europe.

Helmut Brandstätter, politician of NEOS and former publisher and editor-in-chief of the daily newspaper Kurier presented his current book "Heilung für eine verstörte Republik", and discussed domestic political problems and possible solutions.

Opening of the Dialogue
"Dialogue in Kamptal", organizers with discussants (Philipp Jauernik, Hannes Swoboda , Emil Brix , Eric Frey )
At the podium. Speech of Wolfgang Petritsch (centre)
At the podium. Speech of Hannes Swoboda (left)
Participants of the Dialogue.
At the podium. Speech of Helmut Brandstätter (right)
Indra Collini, Georgia Kazantzidu, Helmut Hofer-Gruber, Matthias Laurenz Gräff, Bernd Pinzer
Werner Groiß, Wolfgang Brandstetter, Georgia Kazantzidu, Matthias Laurenz Gräff
Rainhard Kloucek, Matthias Laurenz Gräff, Georgia Kazantzidu, Karl von Habsburg
Helmut Brandstätter, Georgia Kazantzidu, Matthias Laurenz Gräff
Martin Kalchhauser, Helmut Hofer-Gruber, Reinhard Teufel , Elvira Schmidt, Georgia Kazantzidu, Matthias Laurenz Gräff, Lukas Brandweiner , Martin Litschauer