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First european conference on EUROPE AND CORONA Dangers and chances

A conference of the Institute of the Regions of Europe Europe, Solidarity and Peace

from Sunday, 27 September 2020 to Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Congress,

IRE-Forum: „Religions – Guarantors of Solidarity in crisis times“ Dialogue I: „Europe, Corona and Democracy: Dangers and Chances“ Dialogue II: „The Virus turns Finance and Markets upside down“ Dialogue III: „Does Corona kill the Green Deal?“ Dialogue IV: „Medical Research and Pandemics“ Dialogue V: „Renaissance of the Regions through Corona“ In times of Corona: EU-Russia – quo vadis?

For more information see: www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu Honorary Patronage

Alexander van der Bellen, President of the Republic of Austria

Patronage

Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria

Honorary Committee

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the , EU Budget Commissioner Apostolos G. Tzitzikostas, President of the European Committee of the Regions Karoline Edtstadler, Federal Minister for EU and Constitution , Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Wilfried Haslauer, Governor of Salzburg Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler, President of the Austrian Federal Council Harald Preuner, Mayor of the City of Salzburg

Ursula von Sebastian Johannes Apostolos G. Karoline der Leyen Kurz Hahn Tzitzikostas Edtstadler

Alexander Wilfried Andrea Eder- Harald Schallenberg Haslauer Gitschthaler Preuner

3 Main Sponsors

Sunday 27 September Sonntag, 27. September 2020 2020

Private Sponsors Salzburg Congress, Europe Hall, 2nd floor Auerspergstraße 6, 5020 Salzburg , Österreich

Conference languages: Bosnian, Croatian, English, German and Serbian

Due to Covid-19 security concept every participant has a fix seating place.

11:00 Registration and Welcome Lunch (The exhibition area is available to all partners and sponsors on the 1st floor, Salzburg Congress)

12:00 IRE General Assembly 2020

(only IRE members are entitled to vote, guests are welcome)

With kind support of Chair: Stefan Eder, Chair of the IRE Support Association, Deputy IRE chair, lawyer, , Austria Franz Schausberger, Chairman of the IRE, Salzburg, Austria Helmut Falschlehner, Member of the IRE Board, Vienna, Austria Josef Schöchl, Member of the IRE Board, Salzburg, Austria

v.l.: Helmut Falschlehner, Josef Schöchl, Franz Schausberger, Stefan Eder Strategic partners of IRE for 2020

13:00 Networking coffee break

4 5 Sunday IRE Forum: Religions – 27 September 16. Salzburg Europe Summit Guarantors of Solidarity in crisis times? 2020

13:30 Welcome: Franz Schausberger, Chairman of the IRE, Salzburg, Austria

Is the transformation of internationally important museums like the Hagia Sophia into a mosque in the Opening: Wilfried Haslauer, Governor of Land Salzburg, Austria sense of solidarity, especially in times of the global Corona crisis, or does it continue to make a decisive Wilfried contribution to the division within religions. The radical, violent clashes of Islamist, nationalist and right- Haslauer wing extremist Muslims with Kurdish groups, regardless of measures to protect against the coronavirus, lack any understanding of social solidarity in times of crisis. No wonder that a new documentation center 13:45 for religiously based political extremism in Austria is trying to closely monitor ruthless political Islam. IRE Forum: Religions – The tensions surrounding the divisions in Orthodoxy between and Russia as well as Monteneg- ro and Serbia and their political instrumentalization also do not contribute to more solidarity within and Guarantors of Solidarity in crisis times? through the religious communities. The debate about the incomprehensible administration of Holy Communion with one and the same spoon to the believers in the Greek Orthodox Church also expresses a negligent ignoring of the corona risks. Videostatement: Jean-Claude Juncker Ehemaliger Präsident der Europäischen Kommission, Luxemburg

Moderation: Dietmar Winkler, Professor for for Patristics and Church History, Faculty of Catholic Theology, Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, ZECO - Center for Research into the Christian East, Salzburg, Austria

Ednan Aslan, Institute for Islam-theological studies, University of Vienna, Austria

Markus Grübel, Member of the German Bundestag, representative of the German Federal Government for Religions, Berlin, Germany

Gudrun Kugler, Member of Parliament, Vienna, Austria

Lukas Mandl, Member of the , Strasbourg, France

Martin Pammer, Ambassador at the Federal Ministry for European and International Relations (BMEIA) , Vienna, Austria

Ednan Aslan Markus Gudrun Lukas Mandl Martin Dietmar Grübel Kugler Pammer Winkler

16:00 End of IRE Forum – Opportunity for networking

6 7 Sunday In times of Corona: EU-Russia – quo vadis? 27 September In times of Corona: 2020 EU-Russia – quo vadis? 16:30 Especially in times of crisis, such as the current corona pandemic, calls for stronger cooperation between states inside and outside of the EU are getting louder. Does this cooperation currently exist between the Eu- Conference languages: Bosnian, Croatian, English, German, Russian and Serbian ropean Union and Russia? What historical development did the relationship between the two neighbours take and is the relationship currently being tested again by the new tensions that emerged during the pan- demic? Moderation: Franz Schausberger, Chairman of the IRE, Salzburg, Member of the Steering Despite all the existing and newly created tensions - also during the corona crisis - the prevailing opinion Committee of the Sochi Dialogue, Salzburg, Austria in the is that the dialogue must be continued both at government level and at the level of Michael Geistlinger, Professor for International and European Law, , civil society. Many relationships in the fields of business, science and culture are intact and can contribute Austria significantly to relaxation. How far can European criticism of democracy deficits in Russia and cooperation in the economic, scientific and cultural fields be reconciled? Stefan Karner, Historian, Institute for Economic- , Social- and Business History, Founder and Chairman of Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Military History, Member of the Steering Committee Even if recent incidents make clear signs and words of disapproval from the EU absolutely necessary: Co- of the Sochi Dialogue, Graz, Austria operation and dialogue with Russia will also be needed in the future - in climate policy, in the fight against organized crime and terrorism, but also for progress in crisis areas and at global trouble spots. Gerhard Mangott, Professor for International Relations, and Russian Federation, In which direction can and should the relationship between the EU and Russia go in the future? Discussing University Innsbruck, Austria this matter-of-factly, away from the political excitement of the day, should be the aim of this discussion. Irina Scherbakowa, Germanist and Cultural Scientist, Moscow, Russian Federation

Georg Stawa, Judicial Attaché for Central and Eastern Europe, Guest Lecturer at the Plekhanov University of Economics Moscow, Russia

Pierre Vimont, Ambassador, Special Envoy of the President for the strategic relations with Russia, Paris, France

In cooperation with:

Michael Stefan Gerhard Franz Irina Georg Pierre Geistlinger Karner Mangott Schausberger Scherbakowa Stawa Vimont

18:30 End of the first conference day

Due to the safety regulations relating to the measures against the Covid 19 pandemic, the traditional evening reception of the state and city of Salzburg will not take place this year. Registered participants at the 16th Salzburg Europe Summit will receive a voucher for selected restaurants in the city of Salzburg when they register at the Salzburg Congress. With that we also want to show solidarity with the local restaurants. Thank you very much for your understanding!

8 9 Monday, LIVE broadcast on 28 September Monday, 28 September 2020 ORF III Dialogue I: 2020 Salzburg Congress, Europe Hall, 2nd floor Europe, Corona and Democracy – Conference languages: Bosnian, Croatian, English, German and Serbian Dangers and Chances Due to Covid-19 security concept every participant has a fix seating place from 07:30 Registration and seating 09:00 Welcome and opening: Franz Schausberger, IRE-Chairman, Salzburg, Austria

The corona pandemic hit the whole world, especially Europe, with full power and was met unprepared and unexpected. The countries of Europe reacted to the crisis in very different ways, some earlier and some Opening Statement: later. Some stricter, others more moderate. In general, however, corporate, social, economic and cultural Chancellor of the Republic of Austria life was shut down to an extent that was previously unknown. (per Video) The consequences will continue to challenge Europe for a long time. What lessons have we learnt from the corona crisis? Are there more dangers, for example for democracy, or more chances to tame excessive globalization for the benefit of people? Will the green deal launched before the crisis become the victim of the virus? Opening Dialogue: Europe, Corona and How will we overcome the financial and economic challenges? Can we better prepare for the next virus Democracy: Dangers and Chances disaster through increased medical research? Is the EU shattered by lack of solidarity in times of crisis? Are the regions falling victim to national centralization? Will the world, Europe, be able to be as it was before the pandemic? Videostatement: Hans Dahlgren We want to discuss all of these questions in depth at this conference in seven dialog events with prominent EU-Minister of Sweden representatives of science, politics, business and contribute to the development of solutions.

Keyote Speech: Dubravka Šuica Vicepresident of the European Commission for Democracy, Brussels (Remote)

Moderation: Christoph Takacs, Regiona director of ORF Salzburg, Austria

Majlinda Bregu, Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Remote)

Željka Cvijanović, President of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina Christoph Mária Kolíková, Minister for Justice, Slovakia (requested) Takacs

Paul Rübig, Former Member of European Parliament, Member of European Economic and Social Committee Honorary President of SME-Europe, Entrepreneur, Austria

Judit Varga, Minister for Justice, Budapest, Hungary (Remote)

Majlinda Željka Mária Paul Judit Bregu Cvijanović Kolíková Rübig Varga 11:30 Networking break

10 11 Monday Dialogue II: 28 September Dialogue II: The virus turned finances and markets 2020 The virus turned finances and markets upside down 12:15 upside down

LIVE broadcast on ORF III

The corona pandemic has massive effects on the global economy and the budgets of states, regions and municipalities. Aid packages from states and international institutions such as the IMF in the billions or even trillions have been announced. Are these sufficient? What measures are needed to save economies from collapse? Does it need more state - or more private? Keynote speech: Johannes Hahn EU-Commissioner for Budget and Administration The Corona crisis has led the whole world into the biggest economic crash since World War II. According to a „The EU Corona care package and the Priorities of the forecast of the World Bank, the global economy will shrink by 5.2 percentage points in 2020. The European multiannual EU financial framework 2021 - 2027" economy will decline by around 8.75 percentage points compared to 2019, and growth is expected again in 2021. Although four countries recorded a slight plus in the first quarter, i.e. before the lockdown, GDP fell sharply afterwards. The European Commission presented the “Next Generation EU” instrument, which is intended to stimulate the European economy again. The reconstruction plan comprises 750 billion euros, of which 500 billion are direct grants and 250 billion are loans to all Member States. At the same time as the “Next Generation EU”, Moderation: Monika Graf, Journalist, Salzburger Nachrichten, Vienna, Austria the EU budget of EUR 1.1 trillion for the period 2021-2027 was approved. In addition, the EU is making three Karoline Edtstadler, Federal Minister for EU and Constitution, Vienna, Austria safety nets available in the amount of 540 billion euros to support the labor market and companies in the member states. Gabriel Felbermayr, Economist, President Institute for the World Economy, (IfW), Kiel, Germany

Andreas Klauser, CEO, PALFINGER AG, Bergheim bei Salzburg, Austria

Monika Köppl-Turyna, Economist, Agenda Austria, Vienna, Austria

Wilhelm Molterer, Managing Director, European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) European Investment Bank, Luxemburg

Karoline Gabriel Monika Andreas Monika Köppl- Wilhelm Edtstadler Felbermayr Graf Klauser Turyna Molterer

14:00 Lunch buffet

12 13 Monday Dialogue III: 28 September Dialogue III: Will Corona kill the Green Deal?“ 2020 Will Corona kill the Green Deal? 15:30 LIVE broadcast on ORF III

The current corona crisis is having an enormous impact on the global economy. From one day to the next Statement: Kadri Simson the world economy was kept to a minimum. The consequences of this cannot yet be assessed in their EU Commissioner for Energy, Brussels, entirety. While the health developments of this crisis cannot be conclusively assessed, the debate is now (Remote) more focused on the economic and climate policy components. The European Green Deal, which was supposed to become the flagship of European politics before the crisis, is now coming back into focus. Should it be used to promote the transformation of the European Keynote speech: Magnus Brunner economy? Or would it be a massive weakening of the location? State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility, Innovation Green deal and start-up aid for the economy must not be seen as opposites, but must be discussed together. and Technology, Vienna, Austria If it is not possible to stimulate the economy through suitable economic stimulus programs, it will not be possible to finance climate protection. On the other hand, the Green Deal must therefore not be pushed aside, the chance for a green turnaround is intact. After all, the Green Deal was created before the corona Moderation: Rainer Nowak, Editor In-Chief, Die Presse, Vienna, Austria pandemic as a European response to a global crisis. Peter Giffinger, CEO Austria Saint-Gobain, President respACT, Bad Aussee, Austria In order to achieve the goal of reducing CO2 emissions towards zero, it will be necessary on the one hand Michaela Kaniber, Bavarian State Minister for Nutrition, Agriculture and Forestry, Munich, to promote renewable energy from wind, water, sun and biomass. On the other hand, it will be necessary Germany to invest in green hydrogen technology and develop plastic strategies. But climate protection also means making sustainable investments in local jobs and in regional economic cycles. Helga Kromb-Kolb, Climatologist, Centre for Global Change and Sustainability, University of Politicians from the fields of climate and environmental protection as well as agriculture, the energy Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria industry and science will discuss all of these topics. Michael Staudinger, Director, Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik (ZAMG), Vienna, Austria

Harald Stindl, President of Gas Transmission Europe (GTE), CEO of GAS Connect Austria GmbH, Vienna, Austria

Michael Strugl, Vice Chairman of the Board, VERBUND AG, Vienna, Austria

Peter Michaela Helga Rainer Michael Harald Michael Giffinger Kaniber Kromb-Kolb Nowak Staudinger Stindl Strugl

17:30 End of panel discussion and of the second conference day

Due to the safety regulations relating to the measures against the Covid 19 pandemic, the traditional "Salzburg evening" will not take place this year.Registered participants at the 16th Salzburg Europe Summit will receive a voucher for selected restaurants in the city of Salzburg when they register at the Salzburg Congress. With that we also want to show solidarity with the local restaurants. Thank you very much for your understanding!

14 15 Tuesday 29 September Tuesday, 29 September 2020 Dialogue IV: 2020 Salzburg Congress, Europe Hall, 2nd floor Medical research and Pandemics Conference languages: Bosnian, Croatian, English, German and Serbian Due to Covid-19 security concept every participant has a fix seating place

08:30 Registration Science and research have always been fighting for their deserved place in the political debate. The corona pandemic and the initial fear of a lack of protective equipment and masks have shown that the 09:15 Welcome: Josef Schöchl, Member of the Regional Parliament of the State of entire subject area of medicine, research and related preventive measures may not have the importance it Salzburg, Chairman of the European Affairs Committee, Member of the IRE Board, now deserves in times of a pandemic. Will this change now and the entire area of research be given more Salzburg, Austria political, financial and media coverage? The question is especially important in order to be prepared for future pandemics. 09:30 Dialogue IV: As a lesson from the corona crisis, for example, the Austrian federal government has developed a "ten- point program" to strengthen capacities in public health, epidemiology and infectious diseases. This is Medical research and Pandemics intended to further develop the Austrian medical universities and expand inter-university cooperation. A strongly scientifically oriented institute that unites all experts is planned. Keynote speech: Oxana Domenti Cross-border cooperation would also be necessary in the development and production of corona medicine Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and vaccines. The EU as a large economic area is challenged; sole individual country interests will not be at the European Union, Brussels, Belgium successful. (Remote) Europe's dependence on pharmaceutical production from Asia, for example, must be reduced and medicine production must take place more strongly in Europe again. Corona made this demand much louder. Moderation: Claus Reitan, Journalist, Vienna, Austria

Astrid Müller, Managing Director Biogen Austria, Vicepresidentin Pharmig, Vienna, Austria

Maria Theresia Niss, Abgeordnete zum Österreichischen Nationalrat, Mitglied im Ausschuss für Forschung, Innovation und Digitalisierung, Wien, Österreich

Martin Netzer, Secretary General oft he Federal Ministry für Education, Science and Research, Vienna, Austria

Norbert Nowotny, Institut für Virologie, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Barbara Prainsack, Member of the Ethics Committee, Chair for Comparative Policy Analysis, University of Vienna, Austria

Eva Schernhammer, President of Austrian Society of Epidemiology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Alen Seranić, Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Republika Srpska, Bosnia und Herzegovina

Astrid Maria Martin Norbert Barbara Claus Eva Alen Müller Theresia Niss Netzer Nowotny Prainsack Reitan Schernhammer Seranić

11:00 Coffee break

16 17 Tuesday Dialogue V: 29 September Dialogue V: Renaissance of the Regions through Corona? 2020 Renaissance of the Regions through 11:30 Corona?

Regions, especially rural regions, are the heart of a united Europe. They give many people identity and a home. In fact, they also play a decisive role in the context of the important principle of subsidiarity. Unfortunately, especially during a crisis, there are calls for more centralism, often combined with a strengthening of nationalism. Keynote speech: Apostolos Tzitzikostas At the same time there is also a turn towards the regional, for example when you think of regional tourism President of the European Committee of the Regions, or regional, local products. Governor of the Region Central-Macedonia (Greece) In terms of tourism, the rural regions have largely experienced a new renaissance, while city tourism has almost come to a standstill.

Can the new experience with home office also lead to increased living in the country side? Moderation: Claus Reitan, Journalist und Member of the IRE Board of Trustees, Vienna, Austria

Until recently, concerns about rural exodus and the emptying of rural areas were very dominant. Has this Gaetano Armao, Vice-President and Regional Minister of Sicily, Member of the European trend changed during the corona crisis? Committee of the Regions, Italy In any case, the pandemic has shown that in addition to the globally networked economy, there must also Christopher Drexler, Member of the regional Government of Styria for Europe and International, be a strong regional economy. This creates independence from the instability of the globally networked Graz, Styria world. Country life is becoming interesting again for city dwellers. However, the rural communities must have an Sebastian Elbe, Consultant, Strategic cooperation in rural regions, Germany attractive infrastructure, offers for families and entrepreneurs and good digital coverage. Michael Frehse, Head of the Home Department of the Federal Ministry of Interior, Construction If regions, small towns and villages use this change and face it innovatively, they can be the winners after and Home Affairs, Berlin, Germany Corona. Hannes Royer, Land schafft Leben e.V., Schladming, Austria

Georg Schadt, Head of Department Regional Policy and Spatial Planning, Federal Ministry Republic of Austria, Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, Vienna, Austria

Gerlind Weber, University Professor for Natural Resources and Life Sciences,Vienna, Austria

Gaetano Christopher Sebastian Michael Claus Hannes Georg Gerlind Armao Drexler Elbe Frehse Reitan Royer Schadt Weber

13:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 End of conference

18 19 In cooperation with Covid-19 – Information

As organizers, we work closely with the federal and regional health authorities. Our goal is to organize an interesting and exciting congress for you and to ensure the best possible health and safety regulations.

Please note all guidelines, information and provisions during the conference and at the Salzburg Congress. Our Union of Slovakian Towns Association of Romanian Croatian Institute of Local Association of Municipalities employees are trained to answer your questions. and Cities Municipalities Government in Croatia

Measures For questions about Covid-19

Please note and follow the prescribed measures during the event and in the Congress House. Coronavirus-Hotline of AGES T: 0800 555 621 The Austrian Food Security Agency answers questions Distance about the coronavirus 24 hours a day on 0800 555 621. Keep a distance of at least 1 Meter between yourself and all other people. Telephone health advice 1450 If you have specific symptoms (fever, cough, shortness Mouth-nose protection of breath, difficulty breathing) please stay at home Wearing mouth-nose protection (mask) is mandatory: and call 1450. When entering / leaving the building and the hall, as well as when staying in front of the hall. Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Association of European If you do not have mouth-nose protection, we will be Associazione Nazionale All questions about travel warnings, travel countries, Border Regions Comuni Italiani happy to provide one. consular and diplomatic matters on the homepage of Hand hygiene the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.bmeia.gv.at or Wash and disinfect your hands regularly. 43 50 11 50 0. Sufficient disinfection dispensers are available in the Congress House. Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen- Avoid skin contact zum-Coronavirus/Neuartiges-Coronavirus-(2019- National Association of Local Government in Hungary Please avoid common greeting rituals (shaking hands, nCov).html hugs, kisses, ...). State of Salzburg Health Office Personalized seats https://www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/gesundheit/ Please only and always use the seat assigned to you. corona-virus The specified distance between the seats must be Network of Associations observed. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please of Local Authories in SEE contact the organizer of the organizer or the Salzburg Registration required Congress staff at any time! Registration for the Salzburg Europe Summit is essential. Due to the security regulations, admission to the Salzburg Congress is only possible for registered guests. Please bring an ID with you. Due to the limited number of participants, early registration is recommended.

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20 21 Press partners Please note that the event will be photographed and filmed, and some parts will also be broadcasted live on ORF III. By participating in the event, you consent to the use of photo and video representation of your person for publication (print, online, social networks, etc.).

Media work stations are available on Save the Date the 1st floor

17. Salzburg Europe Summit 2021 Directions The IRE recommends that participants use environmentally friendly means of transportation to the event locations. The bus stops "Kongresshaus" and " Mirabellplatz " are approached regularly from all directions 26 to 28 September 2021 (bus lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 25, 27, bus A). You can find detailed information on public transport options at: www. salzurg-verkehr.at

If you are traveling by private car, we ask that you take your ecological footprint into account and calculate Salzburg it (visit www.climateaustria.at). The Salzburg Congress offers parking spaces for a fee. Thank you for your Austria contribution!

Distance (km) to the main venues

Salzburg Congress

70 m Sheraton

Imlauer Photocredits 0.19km 0.20 km Hotel Motel Cover: Corona © Narong Niemhom/Dreamstime.com, EC Hahn © multimedia.europarl.europa.eu, Photovoltaik © Dreamstime.com, Rural areas © Wikipedia, 0.65km 0.75 km 0.5km One- Religions © Ducrot Cécile/Dreamstime.com, Wikipedia; Mirabell S.2: © IRE / Neumayr (8); S.3: Van der Bellen: © Jork Weismann source: www.bundespraesident.at, Kurz © ÖVP/Glaser, van der Leyen source: bundestag.de, Hofwirt Hahn © multimedia.europarl.europa.eu, Tzitzikostas source: cor.europa.eu, Edtstadler © BKA/Andy Wenzel, Schallenberg © BKA/Andy Wenzel, Haslauer © Land 0.85km 0.90 km 0.9km 1.5 km Hotel Salzburg, Eder-Gitschthaler © Parlamentsdirektion/Simonis, Philipp, Preuner © Stadt Salzburg; S. 5: Board © Franz Neumayr/IRE, Selmayr © IRE; S. 6: © Ducrot Cécile/Dreamstime.com; S. 7: Haslauer © Land Salzburg, Juncker © European People's Party source: de.wikipedia.org, Aslan source: iits.univie.ac.at Universität Hotel Wien, Grübel © Markus Grübel/ source: bundestag.de, / bmz.bund.de, Kugler © Parlamentsdirektion / Photo Simonis, Mandl © lukasmandl.eu, Pammer source: 0.80km 0.90 km 0.7 km 0.4 km 1.7 km Hauns- furaj.ba © Edvin Kalić, Figel source: doc-research.org, Winkler source: uni-salzburg.at; S. 8: © IRE / Neumayr; S. 9: Geistlinger source: uni-salzburg.at, Karner pergerhof © BIK, Mangott © Celia di Pauli source: gerhard-mangott.at, Saathoff © Foto-AG Gymnasium Melle/wikipedia.org, Schausberger © IRE/Neumayr, Scherbakowa: © DROEMER KNAUR source: oe1.orf.at, Stawa source: linkedin.com, Vimont source: sipa.columbia.edu, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs; S. 10: © IRE/Neumayr (2); S. 11: Bregu source: Serbia Digital Week, Cvijanović © Igor Kelecevic / predsjednikrs.net, Dahlgren: © EU2016 SK source: de.wikipedia. 1.3 km 1.4 km 1.3 km 1.7 km 0.9 km 1.7 km Residenz org, Kolíková source: hlas-parlamentu.sk, Šuica © ec.europa.eu, Rübig © Foto-AG Gymnasium Melle/wikipedia.org, Takacs © ORF, Varga © Gergely Botár source: koerber-stiftung.de; S. 12: © NickyPe on Pixabay; S. 13: Hahn © multimedia.europarl.europa.eu, Cernko © Erste Group / Daniel Hinterramskogler, Edtstadler © BKA/Andy Wenzel, Felbermayr © IfW Kiel / Michael Stefan, Graf © APA, Klauser © Palfinger AG, Köppl-Turyna © Markus Roessle source: kurier.at, Molterer © EIB; Augus- S. 14: © Samuel Faber on Pixabay; S. 15: Brunner © BKA/Andy Wenzel, Giffinger © Rigips/Franz Pflügl, Kaniber source: stmelf.bayern.de, Kromp-Kolb source: 0.80 km 0.8 km 0.9 km 0.9 km 1.3 km 1.2 km 1.0 km tiner boku.ac.at, BOKU/Wolfgang Gaggl, Nowak © Isilay Guley/de.wikipedia.org, Simson source: wikipedia.org, Staudinger © ZAMG, Stindl source: gasconnect.at, Bräustübl Strugl source: Verbund AG, Falschlehner © IRE; © augustinerbraeu, source: augustinerbier.at; S. 16: © Gerd Altmann on Pixabay; S. 17: Schöchl: © IRE, Domenti source: euro.who.int, Müller source: biogen.at, Netzer © Petra Spiola/bmbwf.gv.at, Niss: © Parlamentsdirektion /Photo Simonis, Nowotny source: vetmeduni. 0.80 km 0.80 km 0.65 km 0.75 km 2.0 km 0.6 km 2.7 km 2.3 km Salzburg ac.at, Prainsack source: bundeskanzleramt.gv.at, Reitan source: Claus Reitan, Schernhammer source: meduniwien.ac.at, Seranić source: TheSrpskaTimes. Hbf com; S. 18: © Leonhard Niederwimmer on Pixabay; S. 19: Tzitzikostas source: cor.europa.eu, Amaro © Fondazione Luigi Einaudi Onlus, Drexler source: steirischeroeaab.at, Elbe source: sprintconsult.de, Frehse source: zukunftskongress.info, Reitan source: Claus Reitan, Royer source: landschafftleben.at, Schadt Salzburg source: BMNT/provided, Weber source: boku.ac.at; S. 20: © SalzburgerLand Tourismus; S. 21: source: Pixabay; S. 22: © SalzburgerLand Tourismus; 5.6 km 5.8 km 5.6 km 2.0 km 6.8 km 5.7 km 7.7 km 7.4 km 11.8 km Airport

22 23 Practical Information

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