IDM Conference: Cooperation & Integration in the Danube Region

On 5 December, the IDM hosted its annual conference, “Cooperation & Integration in the Danube Region”, which brought together experts, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss key topics shaping the region’s future.

During the conference, Rebecca Thorne introduced the project “Central Europe and Future EU Enlargement”, which is generously supported by the International Visegrad Fund. The project aims to empower the region in supporting the candidate countries on their way into the EU.

The subsequent panel discussion focused on the challenges facing the Western Balkans and Ukraine, as well as the role of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), with contributions from Nadija Afanasieva, Almina Besic, Ambassador Harald Stranzl. The discussion was moderated by Sebastian Schäffer.

Simon Ortner and Teresa Stummer concluded the event with a presentation on ARGE Donauländer, highlighting its contributions to regional cooperation and development.

Thank you to all speakers and participants who joined us for the conference!