Society

The Danube Region at the Turn of Times – New forums for cooperation 0
- Current, Economy, Society
- May 15, 2023
Like no other crisis before, war threatens our coexistence in the European Union. The term “turning point” aptly describes the distinctive phase in which we find ourselves. It is therefore important for the EU to take a clear and united stance. The European gaze is strongly directed towards the East. Cooperation is becoming even more
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The Danube ignores borders – keep it up! 20 years Danube Office Ulm/Neu-Ulm 0
- Culture, Society, Travel
- May 15, 2023
It was just a generation ago that the Danube, Europe’s second longest river, was not a blue ribbon linking country after country like a string of pearls. By the way: more countries than any other river on this earth! 34 years ago, the Danube was part of the Iron Curtain that separated East and West.
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HAPPY EU – Looking into smiling faces 0
- Culture, Current, Society
- September 17, 2022
Faces from five European countries and they all have one thing in common: they’re smiling. And it is exactly this that was one of the goals of the project with the wonderful name "HAPPY EU", which was initiated by the Maison de l'Europe in Paris together with four other partners. The project’s theme: presenting citizensREAD MORE

Danube Nature Guides III – Building bridges between nature and culture 0
- Current, Nature, Society
- July 5, 2022
Expansion of a cross-border network funded by the Baden-Württemberg Foundation within the framework of the program Perspective Danube 2021-2023. In order to strengthen the sustainable use of nature, the network involves training nature guides in the Danube countries, promoting cross-border exchange, and supporting social developments. The project proposed by the Lake Constance Region Nature School
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In search of future perspectives for the Danube Region 0
- Current, Society
- July 5, 2022
With its diversity of people, cultures and landscapes, the Danube Region can generate impulses that set an example for the entire European Union. It holds opportunities that young people want to and are able to seize. Sustainable, long-term development of the Danube Region depends on the multifaceted commitment of young people and young adults. The
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A party destination becoming a European cultural region 0
- Allgemein, Culture, Current, Society, Travel
- July 5, 2022
Many people still think of Lake Balaton, the “Hungarian sea”, as a cheap package holiday- and party destination. However, the local town of Veszprém and its neighboring municipalities want to change the old image and establish the area as a new European cultural region. The title “European Capital of Culture” (ECOC) is awarded annually by
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