Free trade as a driver for Africa´s economic integration?

in cooperation with the Bruno Kreisky Forum and ÖFSE

Time and Date: 19th October 2026, 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Bruno Kreisky Forum, Armbrustergasse 15, 1190 Vienna

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Event
Event

Georgia Under Pressure

Art, Protest, and the Struggle for Freedom

In this episode, VIDC Director Sybille Straubinger speaks with documentary filmmaker Salomé Jashi about artistic freedom, civil society protests, and the future of Georgia.

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Podcast
Podcast
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Austria on the UN Security Council

Between power politics and pressure for reform

Panel discussion to mark Austria’s membership of the UN Security Council (2027–2028)
Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 18:00 - 20:00
Diplomatic Academy Vienna, Festsaal
Favoritenstraße 15a, 1040 Vienna

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Event
Event

Hidden Connections? Linking Corruption, Peace and Security

Interview with Leena K. Hoffmann from Luxembourg for Transparency

In 2027–2028, Austria will hold a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council; it is currently working on a new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security and has recently adopted its new Africa Strategy for…

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Article
Article

Resistance for Rights: Impacts of the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline on local communities

Isabellea Costa in conversation with the Human Rights Defender Nakato Hope

Shrinking civic space is a topic to which the VIDC is paying particular attention this year. In this interview, Nakato Hope elaborates on how people affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) developp political…

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Article
Article
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Austria & the UN Tax Convention - from Seville to New York

Report about the Roundtable on 27 May 2026

International tax experts discussed a UN agreement that could fundamentally change the international tax architecture with stakeholders from ministries, politics, academia and civil society.

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Report
Report

fairplay

fairplay

The Austrian sporting community is called upon to take a stand during the fair play action weeks in October – in support of a sporting culture free from racism and hatred. This year’s slogan is “Racism loses. ALWAYS.”

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fairplay
fairplay

kulturen in bewegung

kulturen in bewegung

Kulturen in Bewegung is celebrating its 30th anniversary! In 2026, the organization will focus on artistic freedom as a human right and the related issue of mobility equity. A series of exciting events will be held.

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kulturen in bewegung
kulturen in bewegung



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