Bisherige Veranstaltungen
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A Sum Most Magical: Wine and Wonder and Welcoming Warmth Review of the 15th ABS “Heurigen” Evening on Friday, 27 June 2025, at the Buschenschank Wolff (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geissler) By Wolfgang Geissler Introducing – A Tradition in Full Bloom On 14 July 2011, the inaugural Heurigen Evening of... Weiterlesen >
British Car Excursion
Bei herrlichem Sommerwetter fand am 21.Juni unsere diesjährige Ausfahrt mit englischen Fahrzeugen statt. Eine bunte Palette an englischen Kultmarken war vorhanden - Royce Rolls, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover etc. waren dabei. Unser erstes Ziel war der Antikhof Figl in Plankenberg, wo wir vom Hausherrn begrüßt wurden. In einem historischen Gebäude... Weiterlesen >
Europa am Scheideweg – Gedanken zu einem geopolitischen Realitätscheck
Oder der 2. Teil von „Die schönen Tage in Aranjuez sind nun zu Ende.“ Friedrich Schiller (Don Carlos) „Mord rufen und des Krieges Hund’ entfesseln.“ William Shakespeare (Julius Caesar) vom 17. März 2022 Ein Essay nach einer Veranstaltung mit Dr. Arnold Kammel „Die Bedrohung Europas durch Russland – Herausforderungen... Weiterlesen >
Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen
Juli 2025
22/07/2025
Okt. 2025
05/10/2025 - 13/10/2025
Policy Papers
ABS Policy Paper No. 41
Why England May Not Rejoin the European Union
A Historical Expoloration Of Its Barriers to European Reintegration
Written by Wolfgang Geissler – Treasurer and Board member of the Austro-British Society
INTRODUCTION
England’s estrangement from the European Union is not simply a political event of the 21st century, but the product of deep historical divergence. While continental Europe was repeatedly unified under imperial structures – Roman, Papal, Carolingian, and Holy Roman –England developed separately: politically insular, legally distinct, and culturally resistant to supranational authority.
Before proceeding, it is important to clarify why this paper refers to England specifically rather than the United… Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy Paper No. 40
Geopolitical Shifts in the 21st Century Written by Werner Fasslabend, former Minister of Defense, President of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES). The full version of the paper - including graphics - is attached, please click the PDF Icon. Paper adapted by Alexander... Weiterlesen >
ABS Policy Paper No. 39
Geopolitical turbulence has put UK-EU differences in perspective! Britain and the EU need much closer ties. This ABS Policy Paper is written by Sir Julian King, former EU Commissioner for security (from 2016 – 2019). There is a lot going on in the world. How much... Weiterlesen >
ABS Blog
Reset Brexit
by Colin A. Munro 2025 is a year of anniversaries. 75 years ago, the French foreign minister, Maurice Schumann, proposed a Coal and Steel Community that would be the basis of what is now the EU. 50 years ago, the UK voted by 67%, in a consultative referendum,... Weiterlesen >
Pub Populist as Prime Minister?
by Prof Melanie Sully He fought for decades for Britain to leave the EU. He scored huge electoral successes with different parties and was instrumental in bringing about the downfall of three prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May and Rishi Sunak. He is reckoned to be one of... Weiterlesen >
The Rise of Right-Wing Populism
A Dangerous Shift in Global Politics BY WOLFGANG GEISSLER The world is witnessing a dramatic transformation in its political landscape. From the United States to Europe, right-wing populist movements have surged in popularity, challenging the traditional political order and raising serious concerns about the future of democracy. In... Weiterlesen >