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On the Future of Europe Online

On 14 April 2021, the Pan-European Movement of Austria organised an online conference on the main topics of the "Speech on the Future of Europe", which was held by President Karl von Habsburg on 11 January 2021.

In his speech, Karl von Habsburg interpreted the idea of Paneuropa by Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi, underlined the fundaments and principles of the European identity and presented two proposals for reforms of the European Union: a European foreign policy with an EU minister for foreign affairs, and a three-points concept to solve the debt crisis in the Eurozone.

The following panelists participated:

  • Walburga Habsburg Douglas: vice-president Paneuropa-Union
  • Gordana Đurović: President Paneuropa Union Montenegro
  • Gergana Passy: President Paneuropa Movement Bulgaria
  • Laris Gaiser: President Paneuropa Movement Slovenia
  • Karl von Habsburg: President Paneuropa Movement Austria.

Secretary general of the Paneuropa Movement Austria, Rainhard Kloucek, moderated the panel.