„Die großen Erzählungen zu Europa“ Interdisziplinäres Symposium (15. bis 16. März 2024, Wien)
"The Great Narratives of Europe" Interdisciplinary Symposium (March 15–16, 2024, Vienna)

Summary/Abstract: The interdisciplinary symposium "Die großen Erzählungen zu Europa," held in Vienna from March 15-16, 2024, explored the ideological foundations and narratives shaping Europe and Central Europe. Organized by historians Thomas Köhler and Christian Mertens, the event featured contributions from philosophy, history, and political science. Keynote speakers, including Aleida Assmann and Marie-Luisa Frick, discussed Europe's intellectual foundations, the Enlightenment's contested values, and the historical evolution of European integration. The symposium emphasized the importance of peace, shared values, and the challenges posed by recent geopolitical events, such as Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Workshops delved into European virtues, the origins of integration, and Europe's role in countering extremism. The event underscored the need for a united and resilient Europe, capable of defending its democratic principles and human rights against internal and external threats.

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