27 November 2025<\/strong> \u2018Crises, Conflicts, and AI \u2013 Where is our Europe Heading? Analyses and Outlooks\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Panelists:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Moderator: J\u00fcrgen Peindl, television professional (known from n-tv, among others)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The panelists will look at the topic from their respective perspectives and expertise. The focus will be on the military conflicts that hold the world in suspense, as well as the geopolitical dangers, challenges, and opportunities of our time, the dramatic security, debt, and economic crises afflicting Europe, and, of course, the importance of media and (quality) journalism in times of disinformation, fake news, and artificial intelligence. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n So we can expect a highly topical and extremely interesting discussion, which will once again take place in a TV studio and be broadcast live online in German and English, so that all Dames and Knights throughout Europe have the opportunity to participate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration for the online participation: kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 28 November 2025<\/strong> Once again this year, the official conclusion of the Order year will be marked by the benefit concert of the Dames in combination with the grand Order Christmas celebration. This elegant evening will begin with a champagne reception at the Order Residence. Afterwards, the Viennese Ladies Gospel Group will take guests on a pre-Christmas musical journey with a concert full of powerful vocals and emotions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Right after that, the atmospheric Christmas celebration of the Order will start in the newly designed St. George\u00b4s garden with great support from the Viennese Commanderies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Ticket link for the benefit conert with Christmas celebration (65,- Euro): https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1919048<\/a><\/strong> Political shortcomings, societal necessities and chivalric duties<\/strong> The commanderies organise an event on the theme of the year in close cooperation with the Order Academy, at which a panel discussion is the centrepiece of the programme. Our Grand Master will also be participating in the discussion personally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details about the event and the programme can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n From 7 p.m. onwards, it will also be possible to participate in this event online using the following Zoom link: Contact person: Max van der Wegen at maxvanderwegen@telfort.nl<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong> The publishing house Tragovi pro\u0161losti invites you to the book presentation by Prof. Dr. Andrej Rahten, who traces Slovenian and Croatian interpretations of the assassination in Sarajevo in his book.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration by 24 November 2025 to mirela.lovretic@orbico.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong> On 31 January 2026 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 website of the Imperial Ball<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Order tickets at https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/commonunionevents\/1927109<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Commemoration of Emperor Franz Joseph I.<\/strong> ATTENTION: PROGRAMME CHANGE<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n After a guided tour of Heiligenkreuz Abbey and sharing vespers with the monks, authors Hannes Etzlstorfer and Philipp Ilming will present their new book \u2018Kaiser Franz Joseph\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Programme:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Head of Delegation Dir. G\u00fcnter Bergauer, MBA Commandery evening<\/strong> As part of the Commandery evening, Univ. Prof. Dr. Roman Sandgruber will present his new book, \u2018Habsburg \u2013 The most important dynasty in the world. A social history\u2019, published by Molden Verlag. The author is known for his numerous publications on Austrian and general economic, social, cultural and contemporary history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details about the Commandery evening can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contribution towards the cost of drinks and dinner: 75,- Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander DI Dr. Wilhelm von Zitzewitz Guided cellar tour<\/strong><\/strong> As part of the cultural corner, a guided tour of the Schlumberger cellars (Kellerwelten) is offered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Robert Schlumberger, who founded his company in 1842, was a purveyor to the court and supplied several royal houses across Europe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Entrance fee with guided tour: 12,- Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Elisabeth Ulm Ice stock shooting and punch<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> The internal Commandery Christmas party will be celebrated with a convivial game of ice stock shooting accompanied by punch, followed by everyone warming up together over dinner at the Badeschiff. Further details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Vice Commander Gerhard Marosi Advent market Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> 1:1 accompaniment of senior citizens to the Advent market with wheelchairs and walking aids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Marina Huller Advent talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> At this year’s Advent talk, the Commandery welcomes Governor Mario Kunasek as guest of honour. This will be followed by a get-together with a buffet hosted by Special Ambassador OMR Prim. Dr. G\u00fcnter Nebel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander Mag. Andreas Schwarz, MBA \u2018Weihnachterl\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> On this Commandery evening, we will look back on the wonderful events of 2025, say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All details about the event can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contribution to costs: 30,- Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander Christian Blazek New Year\u2019s reception<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> At the New Year\u2019s reception, Procurator Baron Vinzenz von Stimpfl-Abele will speak on the theme of the year 2026. This will be followed by a Wei\u00dfwurst party with beer tapping and live music. Details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dress code: folklore costume Contact person: Commander HR Dieter Tischler Order-wide Events Year-end event with panel discussion 27 November 2025TV studio and online, AustriaStart: 7.00 pm \u2018Crises, Conflicts, and AI \u2013 Where is our Europe Heading? Analyses and Outlooks\u2019 Panelists: Grand Master HIRH Karl von Habsburg Dr. Alexander Dubowy, expert on international political and security issues Dr. Harald Kr\u00e4uter, director of technology and digitalization at … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletter"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-17 13:41:25","action":"category","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"iktopia","author_link":"https:\/\/www.georgsorden.eu\/en\/author\/iktopia\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"Newsletter<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Order-wide Events Year-end event with panel discussion 27 November 2025TV studio and online, AustriaStart: 7.00 pm \u2018Crises, Conflicts, and AI \u2013 Where is our Europe Heading? 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TV studio and online, Austria
Start: 7.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Benefit concert and Christmas celebration of the Order<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 5.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Ticket link for the Christmas celebration without benefit concert (45,- Euro): https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1919043<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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26 November 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Niederlande and Commandery International<\/em>
Karel V hotel, Geertebolwerk 1, 3511 XA Utrecht, Netherlands
Start: 3.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/83369510119?pwd=EwPXdkiWLYjpgIwsUkVGhaKBmRRyDH.1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n16 December 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Book presentation: The Death of the Successor to the Throne<\/strong>
Rittersaal des Palais Nieder\u00f6sterreich, Herrengasse 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n31 January 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Imperial Ball<\/strong>
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\n
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21 November 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Delegation Nieder\u00f6sterreich – Wienerwald<\/em><\/em>
Stift Heiligenkreuz, Markgraf-Leopold-Platz 1, 2532 Heiligenkreuz im Wienerwald, Austria
Start: 4.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 18 November 2025 to guenter.bergauer@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n22 November 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Salzburg\/Ober\u00f6sterreich\/Bayern – Hohensalzburg<\/em><\/em>
Hotel Friesacher, Hellbrunner Stra\u00dfe 17, 5081 Anif, Austria
Start: 5.15 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 12 November 2025 to vonzitzewitzw@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n22 November 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Dames of the Order of St. George<\/em><\/em>
Schlumberger Kellerwelten, Heiligenst\u00e4dter Stra\u00dfe 39, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Start: 2.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 18 November 2025 to damen.organisation@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3 December 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Wien-Arsenal<\/em><\/em>
Wolfgang-Schmitz-Promenade, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 27 November 2025 to gerhard.marosi@gmx.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n9 December 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Dames of the Order of St. George<\/em><\/em>
Schloss Sch\u00f6nbrunn, Sch\u00f6nbrunner Schlo\u00dfstra\u00dfe 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Start: 2.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 1 December 2025 to nini.huller@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n11 December 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Steiermark\/K\u00e4rnten – Schlossberg<\/em><\/em>
Villa Hartenau, Leechgasse 52, 8010 Graz, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 7 December 2025 to k.sitzwohl@sanlas.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n21 December 2025<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Nieder\u00f6sterreich – St. Georgs Kathedrale<\/em><\/em>
Orangerie Schloss Wartholz, Hauptstra\u00dfe 113, 2651 Reichenau an der Rax, Austria
Start: 6.00 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\n23 January 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Burgenland<\/em><\/em>
Weingut Hillinger, Hill 1, 7093 Jois, Austria
Start: 5.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Contribution to costs: 60,- Euro<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 20 January 2026 at https:\/\/buytickets.at\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/1956296<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n