Europa-Forum Wachau: Grief overshadows political stage!

Europa-Forum Wachau: Grief overshadows political stage!

Graz, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner expressed her grief about the tragic events in Graz. This also affects the upcoming events as part of the European Forum Wachau 2025, which must react to special circumstances this year. The state grants of the federal government will join the state politics and thus severely restrict the political appearances as part of the forum.

up to and including Thursday, June 12, no political appearances will take place at the Europa Forum. This means that the planned specialist conferences are carried out without the participation of state and federal politicians. This is a clear expression of respect for the events in Graz and the associated mourning process.

reduced program and mourning commemoration

The European forum will take place with a reduced program under these circumstances. Social gatherings that were planned as part of the forum were also canceled. Nevertheless, the forum begins to commemorate the victims of the incidents. Wednesday and Thursday are severely restricted, while Friday is carried out as planned. Further information on these changes can be viewed directly on the forum of the forum: Europaforum.at .

Visitors and participants are asked to observe the ongoing information, since the focus will be on a respectful commemoration. The Europa-Forum traditionally offers a platform for exchange about the European future and relevant social issues. This year the framework conditions are particularly sensitive and require an adapted procedure to meet the given circumstances.

Detailed information on current events can be found on the website of the forum: current events .