Democracy Talks

At our FES Democracy Talks, we invite our Vienna-based partners from politics, academia, and civil society to engage in low-threshold conversations about general and current political issues related to democracy in Austria, Europe, and the world. FES Democracy Talks generally take place at the FES Vienna event space at Reichsratsstraße 13/12.

As the name suggests, the focus is on conversation: The input from our invited guests is deliberately kept brief to allow ample space for questions, discussions, and mutual exchange. Refreshments are also provided – with small snacks and drinks – because the best conversations often arise in a relaxed atmosphere.

Depending on our guest, Democracy Talks are held in English or German.

Past Democracy Talks

14.10.2025
A visual shows the logo of Brussels Democracy Dialogue, along with this year's title 'Time to reset! How can we revitalise European democracies?', and the date: 14 October 2025

Time to reset! How can we revitalise European democracies? • 14 October 2025


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24.06.2025
Democracy Talks #7: Wie verteidigen wir die Demokratie? Mit Tamara Ehs

Democracy Talks @FES Wien • 24 Juni 2025 18:00


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12.06.2025
Join us for a Democracy Talk with political scientist Susan Stokes at FES Democracy of the Future on 12 June 2025

Democracy Talks @FES Vienna • 12 June 2025 6pm • with Prof. Susan Stokes

 


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26.05.2025
FES Democracy Talk #5: Serbian students' fight against autocratization

Democracy Talks @FES Vienna • 26 May 2025 6pm

 


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19.05.2025
Democracy Talks #4 mit Malwina Talik vom IDM: Polen nach der Präsidentschaftswahl: Weg frei für die Re-Demokratisierung?

Democracy Talks @FES Vienna • 19 Mai 2025 18:00 • mit Malwina Talik

 


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