18 June 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Whether it be the terrorist attack on Taylor Swift\u2019s concert in Vienna, which was fortunately prevented, or other attacks in Europe \u2013 some of which, sadly, have been successful \u2013 terrorists are increasingly teenagers. This is a real phenomenon that is seriously undermining our security and the very foundations of our society.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Dr. Florian Hartleb, who has been scientifically researching and publishing on the subject of extremism for many years, has written a new book in which he analyses how young people in our midst are being seduced and radicalised, the appeal of ideologies and conspiracy theories, and the role played by social media and gaming platforms in this process. And what we can and must do about it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We are particularly delighted that Claudia Bauer, Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Family, will be joining us and will open the evening with an introductory statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office 11 September 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Following the successful pilot event organised by the Order of St George last year, we are continuing with this format this year in cooperation with the MCC, the institution behind the Modul University. We can look forward to high-profile keynote speakers and panellists \u2013 further details will follow in the next newsletter. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our Order\u2019s involvement in this is closely linked to our Grand Master\u2019s participation in the church commemoration, which the rector of St Joseph\u2019s Church at Kahlenberg has been successfully organising for decades in cooperation with partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We wish to make long-term use of this symbolic site on Kahlenberg and the anniversary of the liberation of 1683 to reflect on the past, the present and the future, to ask how we in Europe can overcome current conflicts and ensure peace and freedom, restore political stability and confidence in politics and the rule of law, and strengthen European unity in our diversity and differences, despite all our diverging opinions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office SAVE THE DATE<\/strong> The 22nd Salzburg Europe Summit is being held under the title \u2018Europe \u2013 a sovereign global player?\u2019 <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In lectures, panel discussions and joint evening events, internationally recognized experts and decision-makers from politics, business and science from home and abroad discuss current challenges in Europe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Programme available at www.salzburg-europe-summit.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> As part of the event series \u2018Assessing the Situation \u2013 Current World Affairs\u2019, the Military Command of Lower Austria and the Austrian Militia Association are hosting a panel discussion on the topic \u2018Nothing new in the Middle East. Endless war in the Orient? The consequences for Austria, Europe and the world\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Further details can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration by 20 May 2026 to milkdonoe.einladungen@bmlv.gv.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n No life without bees<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Mr. Knotzer offers interesting insights into the fascinating world of bees and his farm. We\u2019ll learn all sorts of interesting facts about the importance of beekeeping, as well as about the life and work of bees. And, of course, there\u2019ll be various tasting opportunities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Following the tour, we will round off the day in a relaxed atmosphere at a traditional Heuriger, which is just a short five-minute walk away. There, we will enjoy Burgenland specialities and fine wines from the region before heading home. Each participant is responsible for paying for their own food and drink.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contribution towards the cost of the visit to the beekeeping farm: \u20ac10 (to be paid on the spot)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Commander HR Dieter Tischler Summer party<\/strong> The Viennese Commanderies invite to their now traditional joint summer party in St. George\u00b4s Garden. Further information can be found in the invitation below. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Donation for expenses and catering: 40,00 Euro <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration by 26 June 2026 at https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/vereindessanctgeorgsorden\/2074017<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n EXTERNAL EVENT<\/strong> Once again this year, the k. u. k. Dragonerregiment 2 Nikolaus Graf Pejacsevich invites you to a celebration in the grounds of Laxenburg Palace to mark the birthday of Emperor Karl I.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Registration by 12 August 2026 to m.islinger@dragonerregiment.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Book presentation \u2018The Habsburg Way\u2019<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> HIRH Eduard von Habsburg presents his book \u2018The Habsburg Way\u2019 and will be signing copies afterwards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Chancellor\u00b4s office Special guided tour at the Kunsthistorisches Museum\/Kunstkammer<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> A special guided tour of the Kunstkammer in the Habsburg Collection, focusing on the famous goldsmith\u2019s work (Saliera), sculptures (Krumau Madonna), ivory carvings, clocks (Vienna Planetary Clock), mechanical automata (Mechanical Galleon) and scientific instruments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This will be followed by a visit to a Viennese coffee house. All further information can be found in the invitation below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact person: Vice Commander KommR Ewald Laister Motorbike and oldtimer ride with blessing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> The Commandery looks forward to a lovely ride together, good conversation and unforgettable memories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Programme<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 7.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 15 June 2026 to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSAVE THE DATE
Enquete: The 12 September \u2013 A question of attitude<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Enquete on Europe\u2019s security and defence between tradition and the future<\/strong>
Modul University Vienna, Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Start: 3.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 4 September 2026 to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSAVE THE DATE
27 – 29 September 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
22nd Salzburg Europe Summit 2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Salzburg Congress, Austria<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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26 May 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Panel discussion \u2018Nothing new in the Middle East.\u2019<\/strong>
Milit\u00e4rkommando Nieder\u00f6sterreich, Kommandogeb\u00e4ude FM Hess, Schie\u00dfstattring 8-10, 3100 Sankt P\u00f6lten, Austria
Start: 7.00 pm,\u00a0doors open: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n25 June 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commanderies Burgenland<\/em><\/em><\/em> and Wien-Sch\u00f6nbrunn<\/em>
Imkerei Knotzer, Bergstra\u00dfe 17, 7082 Donnerskirchen, Austria
Start: 5.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 22 June 2026 to dieter.tischler@aon.at<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n3 July 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Viennese Commanderies<\/em>
St George\u00b4s Garden next to the Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 6.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n16 August 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Emperor’s Birthday in Laxenburg<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
Castle grounds Laxenburg, Schlossplatz 1, 2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Start: 2.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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27 May 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Spiritual Council and Dames of the Order of St George<\/em><\/em>
Order Residence, Rennweg 10, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Start: 7.00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration to kanzleramt@georgsorden.eu<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n28 May 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Wien – Arsenal<\/em><\/em>
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria Theresien Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Start: 5.30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Registration by 25 May 2026 to ewald.laister@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n31 May 2026<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Commandery Wien – Hofburg<\/em><\/em>
Stift Lilienfeld, Klosterrotte 1, 3180 Lilienfeld, Austria
Meeting time: 11.00 am<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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