Thomas Seifert

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Co-Editor-in-Chief
European Voices

With more than 30 years in journalism, he is now Co-Editor-in-Chief of European Voices and works as a journalist and publicist. He has reported from over 100 countries, including conflict zones, and was awarded the Hugo Portisch Prize in 2025 for his work.

Thomas Seifert on the Schedule 2025

All times in CEST

Monday, 25. August

Starting times
Morning
Reclaiming Peace: Traditions and New Realities
English 60
The concept of peace is evolving amid growing complexity and polarisation. Drawing from diverse cultural traditions, this session examines the politicisation of peace advocacy, and how peace can be sustained as a European and global value in a world of new challenges. //INFO: This session is being translated and transcribed live using the Wordly app.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Schrödinger-Saal
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09:00 - 10:00 Reclaiming Peace: Traditions and New Realities
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Afternoon
Hike | Confronting Conflict: Human Cost Beyond Headlines
English 150
This hike connects participants with survivors, artists, and journalists to explore the human impact of war and conflict. Through personal experiences, discover lessons in resilience, memory, and the societal responsibilities of dealing with violence and recovery. //INFO: Bring hiking shoes and water.//INFO: In case of heavy rain, the session is going to take place at Volksschule (Upperfloor Class 2). 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , Hike Start 2 | Bus Turning Area
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14:00 - 16:30 Hike | Confronting Conflict: Human Cost Beyond Headlines
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Tuesday, 26. August

Starting times
Afternoon
Rethinking Europe – Lessons from 30 Years
60
2025 marks 30 years of Austria’s EU membership — a milestone that not only inspires national reflection but also a broader European conversation. What have three decades of European integration taught us across member states? How has the Union shaped its citizens’ lives, and how can it remain resilient for the future? Ministers from Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia, together with the President of the European Forum Alpbach, will reflect on Europe’s achievements and look forward to the challenges and opportunities of the next 30 years.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Herz-Kremenak-Saal
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15:00 - 16:00 Rethinking Europe – Lessons from 30 Years
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