Bisherige Veranstaltungen
Portwein – Geschichte, Kultur und Genuss
Rückblick auf den Vortrag von und mit Stefan Weichinger, gemeinsam mit Robert Augmüller Betreiber der Porto Vino, am Montag, 29. September 2025, in der heimeligen Bar in der Dornbacherstraße 107, 1170 Wien. (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Buchta) Von Wolfgang Geißler Im England des 18. Jahrhunderts war Port fast so... Weiterlesen >
Britische Eleganz, Benzin im Blut – und eine kleine Dienstwagen-Saga
Rückblick auf den Vortrag von und mit Stefan Ziegelbauer, Geschäftsführer der Frey Luxury Cars GmbH, Montag, am Montag, 22. September 2025, in den attraktiven Verkaufsräumen von McLaren, Faradaygasse 1, 1030 Wien. (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geißler, Wolfgang Buchta, Wolfgang Menth-Chiari) Von Wolfgang Geißler Prolog: Wie alles begann und wie es endete... Weiterlesen >
Ach, so viel Eifer!
Ein Rückblick auf die Generalversammlung am 9. September 2025 in der Diplomatischen Akademie. (Fotos: © Wolfgang Geißler) Von Wolfgang Geißler Meine Frau und ich waren diesmal irrtümlich eine Stunde zu früh – um 18 Uhr, und nicht wie vorgesehen um 19 Uhr. Doch ich war nicht allein: auch Dr.... Weiterlesen >
Bevorstehende Veranstaltungen
Okt. 2025
05/10/2025 - 13/10/2025
22/10/2025
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
Working and Living Culture
A Question Of Origin? By Jochen Ressel I constantly meet fascinating people in Vienna. Most of them are not originally from Vienna, the centuries-old melting pot of cultures where Germanic, Romanic, Slavic and Magyar influences have come together to create an extraordinary cultural wealth. Many of the people... Weiterlesen >
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 >