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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

Finally, we are glad to connect with other projects that share similar goals. Thank you especially to Ferenc Albert Szigeti from PPTourism for inviting us to join your Capitalisation Cafe!

👉 Looking forward to the next phase of the project!

Interreg Danube Region Programme

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

🔶 Eke Zsuzsanna from Transylvania Trust presented the built heritage conservation trainings that have been bringing life back into Bánffy Castle.

All partners including Júlia Mits and Rebecca Thorne from the IDM also participated in an interview with MOME to gather insights for the CAST Model.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

🔶 Miruna Draghia and Alexandra Zlotea from Urbasofia shared an inspiring example of how they integrated (Roman) cultural heritage into modern territorial development in the Danube Region.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

🔶Mateja Softić from Iskriva introduced us to the New European Green Deal, a policy and funding initiative that makes living spaces sustainable, socially inclusive and attractive.

🔶Erzsébet Hosszu from MOME Budapest explained how participatory design can address pressing societal challenges.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

💡 A regular feature of the last few months has been the Capacity Building Academy, featuring best-practice case studies. The shared knowledge will help partners to develop successful pilot actions.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 Celebrating the first 6 months of the CAST Project!
We started back in April with an online meeting, getting to know each other and finding out more about what the project will entail.

Our first in-person meeting was in Slovenia, where we took part in a study visit hosted by Nice and Homely.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

It was a lively discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. More events to come! Want to join us next time? Become a member :

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

Our first guest, @dstoegmueller.bsky.social, Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Group for Moldova, joined us after the recent elections there. The meeting was moderated by @sschaeffer.bsky.social, who presented a post-election briefing.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

📣 This week we launched a new exclusive event series for IDM members and the diplomatic corps. We meet with Austrian MPs who are active in bilateral groups to discuss the countries they cooperate with.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

We hope to see the participants again for a future edition!

Thanks to the @bmeia.gv.at, the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, and the @erstestiftung.org for making this possible.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

After a session on Political Campaigning with consultant @hannahzach.bsky.social, the group had the opportunity to explore the House of Austrian History during a special guided tour.

The Speak Up! Meeting wrapped up with plenty of insights, new connections, and engaging discussions.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday, participants of the 6th Speak Up! Meeting took part in an interactive workshop on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference with Ladislav Cabada from Metropolitan University in Prague, as well as @malwinatalik.bsky.social and @sschaeffer.bsky.social from IDM.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 4d

In the afternoon, the group took part in a Meet & Greet with Austrian Foreign Minister @beate.neos.eu and an exchange with Members of the Austrian Parliament, offering valuable insights and dialogue opportunities.

We’re looking forward to more engaging sessions tomorrow!

IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 4d

The IDM is hosting the 6th Speak Up! Meeting in Vienna! After a Get-Together at a Heuriger on 6 October, today participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina took part in inspiring discussions on start-ups and connecting markets with founder Valerie Wolff and Lisa Rilasciati from the WKÖ.

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 6d

🎥 Watch the discussion with Kamila Bogdanova (IDM fellow), Petr Kaniok (Professor, Masaryk University) and Pavel Havlicek (Research Fellow, AMO)

Moderation: Rebecca Thorne (Research Associate, IDM)
Cooperation partners: Campus Tivoli, @renner-institut.at

👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzaP...

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Parliamentary Elections in the Czech Republic 2025

YouTube video by IDM Vienna

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IDM Vienna @idmvienna.bsky.social · 6d

On 3 and 4 October, Czechs voted in the parliamentary elections. What will the outcome mean for the Czech Republic and how will it affect the rest of Europe?

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