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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 24/09/2026

Regaining a sense of agency requires embracing nuanced thinking and giving greater weight to long-term perspectives rather than immediate emotional reactions. @iwm.at offers a space for exactly this kind of reflection at the Vienna Humanities Festival 2026: www.humanitiesfestival.at

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 26/08/2026

Ever wondered what economic education looks like in practice? At Kleine Sperlgasse Secondary School in Vienna, economic education is part of the regular curriculum. We join a lesson with the pupils of class 3A, some of whom express an interest in starting their own business one day.

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Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs - ERSTE Foundation

A Secondary School in Vienna is inspiring its pupils through innovative economic education, helping them to develop business skills, creativity and real-world financial understanding from an early age.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 11/08/2026

»Democracy needs imagination, and it needs this free conversation.« Jakub Gawkowski, curator of Biennale Matter of Art 2026. »Necessary Wishes« is the fourth edition of the Biennale, organised by tranzit.cz. youtube.com/shorts/HOv9e...

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VIEWS with Jakub Gawkowski

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 06/08/2026

»Death is a problem of the living,« wrote French sociologist Norbert Elias. His reflection is as relevant today, as it was back in 1982. How do we, as a society, deal with death, dependency, vulnerability and mortality? In recent years, discussions about the end of life ...

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 03/08/2026

Two years after the full-scale invasion began, Yaroslava Melnychenko returned to Kyiv and gained access to the Taras Shevchenko National Museum. What she found wasn't visible destruction, but absence: the paintings had been evacuated, leaving only pale outlines on the walls where they once hung.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 15/05/2026

On 13 May @anneapplebaum.bsky.social took the stage at Vienna's Judenplatz to deliver this year's Speech to Europe, »The European Moment«. Read the full speech in our journal: www.erstestiftung.org/en/a-speech-t…

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 15/05/2026

"You cannot celebrate European civilization while simultaneously attacking the legal and political order invented here, or while openly seeking to undermine the institutions that protect pluralism and dissent" An answer to Vance and Rubio: www.erstestiftung.org/en/a-speech-...

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A Speech to Europe 2026 »The European Moment« - ERSTE Foundation

In her speech »The European Moment«, Anne Applebaum warns of global threats to democracy and the EU and calls for greater European sovereignty and cohesion.

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WU Vienna @wuvienna.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Die 𝐖𝑼 𝐖𝐢𝐞𝐧 hat Boris Marte, Senior Adviser to the Board der @erstestiftung.org und langjährigen CEO, den Ehrensenator-Titel verliehen - eine der höchsten Auszeichnungen der Universität: short.wu.ac.at/w9az

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 09/03/2026

Art historian Katia Denysova on keeping culture alive under pressure, & why Ukraine's struggle demands our continued attention. In a world of many crises and shifting headlines, Ukrainian culture refuses to stop. Full interview: www.erstestiftung.org/en/three-ques…

Black and white portrait of Katia Denysova. Overlaid is the quote: »In Ukraine, culture functions not as a privilege or pastime, but as a means fo adapting and resisting.«

Text on gray background: »Ukrainian culture does not merely survive but continues as a living entity and an active force of resistance.«

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 24/02/2026

4 years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We all read the headlines. But for most of us, it is hard to imagine what daily life in Ukraine looks like right now. Anna Makhno from our Next Visionaries programme takes us along on one day in Kyiv.

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 09/01/2026

On 18 January, the next edition of our Debating Europe series will examine the rise of the tech bros and Silicon Valley's influence on US politics and beyond. Our first panelist is @marietjeschaake.bsky.social. 🎫 Tickets & more info: buff.ly/Y3EsneY 🤝 BURG, @erstestiftung.org, @derstandard.at

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Kristof Bender @kristofbender.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter of Speedinvest shows graph with US companies founded in last 50 yrs with market capitalization of >10 billion. The little spots on the right side are respective companies in EU! We have no systematic mechanisms to grow them. Time to Decide summit, Vienna, @erstestiftung.org

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 02/12/2025

Join us as we explore critical questions shaping our shared future in the #TimeToDecide2025 livestream at www.youtube.com/live/GQcRySg...

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Time To Decide Europe Summit 2025

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Kristof Bender @kristofbender.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

“If people stop identifying with the system, stop believing that there is a better future with this system, we have a problem in democracies”, says Philipp Blom at event on Europe’s future organised by @erstestiftung.org and @stiftunggenshagen.bsky.social in Vienna tonight.

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 25/11/2025

Time to Decide! On 2 December, leading thinkers, policymakers, and experts will gather in Vienna to explore Europe’s place in a shifting world order. Get ready for a day full of bold ideas from some of today's most influential voices! 👉 www.iwm.at/event/time-t... 🤝 @erstestiftung.org

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Stiftung Genshagen @stiftunggenshagen.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

📣 Together w/ @erstestiftung.org, we invite you to a conversation with renowned historian & author Philipp Blom: “EU(dys)topia – Imagining Europe’s Future(s)”, accompanied by contributions from young European artists & scholars. 🗓️ Vienna & online, 25 Nov, 6 pm 👉 bit.ly/event_25_nov... #EUmeetsEurope

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 16/11/2025

Vergangenen Sonntag diskutierte eine hochkarätige Runde bei Europa im Diskurs im Wiener Burgtheater über Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der europäischen Verteidigungspolitik. 📺 Die Aufzeichnung zum Nachsehen gibt es hier: www.youtube.com/watch?v=isrB... 🤝 BURG, @erstestiftung.org, @derstandard.at

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Krieg oder Frieden? Europas Verteidigungspolitik am Prüfstand

Europa im Diskurs Krieg oder Frieden? Europas Verteidigungspolitik am Prüfstand 9. November 2025, 11:00 CET Burgtheater Wien Europas Sicherheit ist bedroht. Mannigfaltig. Durch Russlands Krieg in…

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 29/10/2025

Am 9. November geht Europa im Diskurs in die nächste Runde! Es diskutieren Petra Erler, Markus Reisner und Ursula Plassnik über Verteidigungspolitik in EU & Ö, moderiert von @pestui.bsky.social. In Kooperation mit der BURG, @erstestiftung.org und @derstandard.at. 🎫 www.iwm.at/event/krieg-...

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 28/10/2025

📣 We are proud to welcome a new cohort of Europe's Futures fellows! As the liberal order faces unprecedented challenges, they will explore how #liberalism might be rethought and renewed. w/ @frankfukuyama.bsky.social @leaypi.bsky.social 👉 www.iwm.at/news/2025-20... 🤝 @erstestiftung.org

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 22/08/2025

80 years of Alpbach: more than a conference. A place where curiosity sparks dialogue, ideas turn into action, and perspectives meet. Our colleagues share why it’s special. Happy 80th, #EuropeanForumAlpbach! Join us: www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/re...

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Happy 80th, European Forum Alpbach!

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 18/08/2025

This August in Alpbach: connect, reflect, recharge. Under the theme #RechargeEurope, #EFA25 unites young voices with leaders from politics, business, culture & science to shape a democratic future. Join ERSTE Foundation’s activities. More: www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/re...

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European Forum Alpbach 2025

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 11/08/2025

If nonprofits ran as efficiently as big corporations, their impact would grow, says Gábor Lajos Nagy, Co-Founder of SIMPACT & partner of the Marc Impact Programme. Want to grow your impact with your social business in 🇦🇹🇭🇺🇷🇴🇷🇸🇨🇿 ? Apply by 29 September: marc-impactprogramme.net/application/

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VIEWS with Gábor Lajos

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 24/07/2025

The full program of this year's Vienna Humanities Festival, themed ON EDGE / UNBEHAGEN, is now available online: www.humanitiesfestival.at/programm-2025 A project by IWM and Time to talk; in cooperation with @erstestiftung.org, @wien.gv.at, Ö1 Intro, @akbild.bsky.social, Wien Museum & Volkstheater.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 06/06/2025

The lack of affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues in CEE. Florian Bauer, Executive Director Social Finance and Impact Investment at ERSTE Foundation, explains why solving the crisis is key to building a resilient society. 🎥 www.youtube.com/shorts/e7AKr...

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VIEWS with Florian Bauer

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 16/05/2025

A Speech To Europe 2025: »A world in which nobody is forced to leave their home« by @leaypi.bsky.social What does Europe mean today — and how can we hear its voice in a city’s heart? The full speech: www.erstestiftung.org/en/a-speech-...

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 13/05/2025

On 15 May 18h at Judenplatz @leaypi.bsky.social reflects on migration and democracy. In this @falter.at interview, she touches on some themes of her Speech to Europe 2025. Event by IWM, @erstestiftung.org & Wiener Festwochen in cooperation with Jewish Museum Vienna www.falter.at/zeitung/2025...

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Festwochen-Rednerin Lea Ypi: „Nicht die Migration, der Kapitalismus ist schuld“

Die albanisch-britische Philosophin gilt als eine der wichtigsten Denkerinnen Europas. Heuer hält sie die “Rede an Europa“ am Judenplatz – und nimmt im Falter-Interview die Schwächen des Westens ins V...

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 08/05/2025

📚“We never lose our inner freedom; the freedom to do what is right.” – Free by @leaypi.bsky.social A sharp, moving memoir about growing up in Albania during the collapse of communism. Personal & political, it explores freedom and ideology. Available in EN & DE at the ERSTE Foundation Library.

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 23/04/2025

Yan Xuetong is one of China's leading intellectuals and political scientists who will join philosopher and writer Niccolò Milanese and IWM Permanent Fellow Ivan Vejvoda on 30 April to discuss China, Europe, and Global Leadership. @erstestiftung.org Register now: www.iwm.at/event/china-...

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China, Europe, and Global Leadership

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Cathrin Kahlweit @ckahlweit.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Putins Gegner, Putins Rache: „Eine Bühne für Osteuropa“ mit dem russischen Schriftsteller und Putin-Kritiker Wladimir Sorokin im Akademietheater, Sonntag, 23. März, 11 Uhr!

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 13/03/2025

Vergangenen Sonntag diskutierten Wirtschaftsforscher Gabriel Felbermayr, Spiegel-Journalistin @mariafiedler.bsky.social, Historikerin Katja Hoyer und Wirtschaftsjournalist @eurobriefing.bsky.social über die Folgen der deutschen Wahl: youtu.be/H3xX8-U7asU?... #TBT @erstestiftung.org @derstandard.at

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 06/03/2025

"Children can't wait until the end of the war to cope and to catch up.” – Liudmyla Lompas We spoke with Liudmyla from Teach for Ukraine about why education in Ukraine is not just vital but urgent. Watch the full View⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/hZzOu... 🧵

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VIEWS with Liudmyla Lompas

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 28/02/2025

Join the discussion of Germany’s future and its future role in Europe at Burgtheater - with @gfelbermayr.bsky.social, @mariafiedler.bsky.social, Katja Hoyer & @eurobriefing.bsky.social, moderated by @krisenfrey.bsky.social. More: www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/can…

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 24/02/2025

Wenige Tage nach der Bundestagswahl diskutiert am 9. März auf der Bühne des Burgtheaters im Rahmen der Veranstaltungsreihe "Europa im Diskurs" eine hochkarätige Runde über Deutschlands Zukunft und seine weitere Rolle in Europa: www.iwm.at/event/ist-de... @erstestiftung.org @derstandard.at

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 24/02/2025

Three years of war. One truth: Ukraine must not stand alone 3 years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 3 years of loss—but also courage, unity, determination. Solidarity is as crucial today as on day 1. #StandWithUkraine means standing for justice, democracy, shared values.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 20/02/2025

As Russia's brutal full-scale war against Ukraine enters its 4th year, we stand firm in our commitment to 🇺🇦: It's not just an act of solidarity; it's an investment in the continent’s stability&peace. We see our support for 🇺🇦 as a principled stance in defence of democracy, freedom, & human dignity.

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IWM Vienna @iwm.at · 05/02/2025

Historical sociologist @lukecooper100.bsky.social in conversation with IWM Permanent Fellow @ivejvoda.bsky.social on Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and the broader geopolitical challenges facing the country: www.iwm.at/europes-futu... @erstestiftung.org

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Markus Müller-Schinwald @muellerschin.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Serbien geht immer heftiger gegen die Zivilgesellschaft vor. Für internationale Aufregung sorgen jetzt Festnahme+Ausweisungen von TN eines Workshops in Belgrad, der von WU Wien und Erste Stiftung organisiert wurde. @vedrandzihic.bsky.social @maribelkoeniger.bsky.social oe1.orf.at/player/20250...

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ORF-Radiothek

Das digitale Radioangebot des ORF. Alle öffentlich rechtlichen Radiosender Österreichs auf einer Plattform. Live und 7 Tage lang im Stream on Demand.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 24/01/2025

Statement of ERSTE Foundation on the incidents that happened after an NGO Academy workshop in Belgrade this week (1/2)

From 20 to 21 January 2025, the renowned NGO Academy held a workshop in Belgrade. This capacity building programme for NGOs is organised by the NGO Academy team of the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

The workshop was entitled “Earned Income Strategies for Purpose-driven Organisations”, planned in July 2024 and opened for registration within the NGO Academy Network of 580 NGOs end of August 2024. 22 persons from 12 different countries took part in the workshop.

On 21 January in the late evening, several participants of the workshop in Belgrade were brought to a police station, questioned by authorities, and subsequently banned from the country.
We know from 13 participants from 8 countries by now who were treated this way.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 13/01/2025

Nationalism & repression are reshaping Eastern Europe's cultural scene. At A Stage for Eastern Europe, Cathrin Kahlweit discusses this with Michal Hvorecky & Paul Lendvai. 📅 19.01.25 www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/ein…

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 10/01/2025

Die Welt ist heute ambivalent: Offenheit und Abschottung bestehen nebeneinander. In "Durch Widersprüche hindurch" zeigt Nathalie Tocci, wie Europa durch diese Spannungen navigieren kann. www.iwm.at/publication/iwm-books/du…

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 08/01/2025

How extreme fringe groups exploited social media & took over the political mainstream Join Dr Julia Ebner for the NGO Academy Keynote as she explores radicalisation in CEE & its threat to democracy. 📅 15.01.25 www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/ngo…

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 30/12/2024

What does Trump’s re-election mean for Ukraine, NATO, & Europe’s economy? "Debating Europe" with Balázs Orbán, Nathalie Tocci, Hannelore Veit; moderated by Misha Glenny. 12 January, 11:00 at Burgtheater Vienna - details at: www.erstestiftung.org/en/events/eur…

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 20/12/2024

What an eventful year! There's still so much to be done - but your dedication and support make all the difference. Thank you! Our office and ERSTE Foundation Library are closed until and including 6 Jan 2025. All the best, we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 17/12/2024

Calling all journalists! Apply now for the Milena Jesenská Fellowship. Take 3 months in Vienna to dive deep into your research, supported by a stipend, access to IWM resources, & an inspiring community. ❗️Deadline: 15.01.25 www.iwm.at/program/milena-jesenska-…

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ERSTE Foundation @erstestiftung.org · 06/12/2024

Hello World on @bsky.app! We are ERSTE Foundation. Creating social, economic and cultural infrastructure and innovation for a changing Europe. More www.erstestiftung.org/en/inside-th... #eXit #Bluesky

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