11 January 2025, Start: 12.00 pm<\/strong> The traditional Speech on the Future of Euorpe by our Grand Master will this year again be held as a matinee, which will be broadcast online in two languages (German\/English).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For us, as the Order of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, this event is particularly important because it sets our direction and, not least, because Archduke Karl will address the 2025 General Theme \u2018INTEGRITY. DIRECTION. HOPE.\u2019<\/strong> We are also looking forward to guest speaker Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In addition, there will of course be another opportunity to congratulate our Grand Master on his birthday in this context.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Free registration at:<\/strong> https:\/\/Rede-zur-Zukunft-Europas-2025.eventbrite.de<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 29 January 2025, Start: 7.00 pm<\/strong> Stefan Hab\u00f6ck, Vice President of Paneuropa Austria and Political Advisor to the Institute of the Regions of Europe (IRE) of our Honorary Knight Dr. Franz Schausberger, will tackle a hot topic and also relate it to the new general topic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 13 and 14 February 2025<\/strong> With his new general theme, the Grand Master also refers to the motto that Pope Francis chose for the Holy Year 2025: PILGRIMS OF HOPE<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n in the spirit of the coming Jubilee Year the Order of St. George will hold its first event in Rome under the title \u2018THE POWER OF HOPE\u2019. The programme includes a festive service celebrated by H. Em. Cardinal Kurt Koch, an evening where we will discuss the meaning of hope from a chivalrous point of view, and a highly interesting keynote speech that provides exciting insights behind the scenes of the Vatican. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Due to the limited capacity of the event location, the number of participants is also limited. There are only a few places left, please book on a \u2018first come first serve\u2019 basis. Reservations are only valid after positive confirmation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The event will mainly be held in English.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 20 February 2025, Start: 7.00 pm<\/strong> Former Ambassador Dr. Wendelin Ettmayer, an expert on a central aspect of European security and economic policy, presents the book \u2018Europe and the USA – The transatlantic relationship under scrutiny\u2019. The expert will then discuss the book and related international events with the publishers on the podium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT: Imperial Ball 2025<\/strong> On 25 January 2025 the Imperial Ball will take place in the historical town hall of Korneuburg under the patronage of HIRH Karl von Habsburg.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Further details can be found on the Imperial Ball website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Order tickets under www.kaiserball.eu\/karten\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT: Viennese Austria Ball<\/strong> For the 35th time, the Austrian Society in Bonn is organising the Viennese Austria Ball. As part of the anniversary ball, the Commandery Wiesbaden\/Nassau invites to an exclusive champagne reception.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In addition to the Mayor of Vienna, Dr. Michael Ludwig, and the former Austrian Foreign Minister and current Austrian Ambassador to Germany, Dr. Michael Linhart, Procurator Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele has also taken on the patronage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Vice Commander Senator h.c. Peter W. Schmitz \u2018Weihnachterl\u2019<\/strong> As the year draws to a close, the Commandery Nieder\u00f6sterreich \u2013 St. Georgs Kathedrale would like to look back on the wonderful moments and round off the year together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander Christian Blazek New Year\u00b4s reception<\/strong> As part of the New Year\u00b4s reception, Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele will give an interesting keynot speech on the theme of the year 2025. The culinary well-being will be well provided for. Details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contribution to costs: 30,00 Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander Dieter Tischler Securing regional middle class in practice<\/strong> Gregor Rosinger has dedicated himself to saving the backbone of our economy: Strengthening the entrepreneurial middle class at its base \u2013 sustainably, innovatively and competently.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2018Regional middle class protection means providing an established and regionally important medium-sized company with capital, know-how and a network of contacts through an investor in order to secure the continued existence of the medium-sized company through restructuring and\/or internationalisation.\u2019 according to the speaker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Please note: limited number of seats<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander KR Mag. Nikolai de Arnoldi Commandery meeting<\/strong> Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz invites to a Commandery meeting with an interesting lecture and subsequent discussion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz Artificial intelligence in the media industry<\/strong> Artificial intelligence has a major impact on our daily lives and raises many questions. In the media sector in particular, it causes a flood of disinformation and fake news. Responsible use in the media industry is therefore essential in order to protect media diversity, diversity of opinion and democracy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In his presentation, Wolfgang Struber, Managing Director of RTR Medien, will address the opportunities, problems and challenges that arise specifically in the media sector.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Vice Commander Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Georg Donaubauer 35 years of regained freedom<\/strong> With this event, the Delegation Slowakei is commemorating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain. Procurator Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele will give an introductory keynote speech. Afterwards, historian Dr. Beata Katrebova Blehova will speak on the subject of \u2018The Iron Curtain and the Slovakian struggle for freedom\u2019. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Both lectures are in German. There is the possibility of a common dinner on site.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Head of Delegation Dr. Boris Bartho Order-wide Events Speech on the Future of Europe 11 January 2025, Start: 12.00 pmonline event The traditional Speech on the Future of Euorpe by our Grand Master will this year again be held as a matinee, which will be broadcast online in two languages (German\/English). 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online event<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe European Union: A Project of Hope or a Hopeless Case?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Power of Hope<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Pontifical Institute and Church of Santa Maria dell\u00b4Anima, Via di Santa Maria dell\u00b4Anima, 00186 Rome, Italy<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe transatlantic relationship under scrutiny<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCross-Commandery Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
25 January 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Historical town hall Korneuburg, Hauptplatz 31, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
Doors open: 7.30 pm, opening ceremony: 8.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n1 February 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
La Redoute, Kurf\u00fcrstenallee 1, 53177 Bonn, Germany
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Info and registration under pw.schmitz@schmitz-real-estate.de<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCommandery Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
22 December 2024<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Nieder\u00f6sterreich – St. Georgs Kathedrale<\/em>
Schlossg\u00e4rtnerei Wartholz, Hauptstra\u00dfe 113, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax, Austria
Start: 4.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration to c.blazek@blazek-garten.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n17 January 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Burgenland<\/em>
Weingut Hillinger, Hill 1, 7093 Jois, Austria
Doors open: 5.00 pm, Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 15 January 2025 to dieter.tischler@aon.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n22 January 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Wien – Schloss Belvedere<\/em>
location to be announced
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 10 January 2025 to belvedere@de-arnoldi.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n22 February 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Salzburg\/Ober\u00f6sterreich\/Bayern \u2013 Hohensalzburg<\/em><\/em>
Hotel \u201eSchwarzer B\u00e4r\u201c, Herrenstra\u00dfe 11, 4020 Linz, Austria
Start: 5.15 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 13 February 2025 to vonzitzewitzw@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n25 Februar 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Wien – Hofburg<\/em><\/em>
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 20 February 2025 to joachim.zimmel@zimmel.cc<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n27 February 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Delegation Slowakei<\/em><\/em>
Restaurant Leberfinger, Viedensk\u00e1 cesta 257, Bratislava, Slovakia
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 13 February 2025 to boris.bartho@gmail.com<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"