Van der Bellen Promoted a Common, Greener European Future at the 75th European Forum Alpbach

More+Events ♦ Published: August 26, 2020; 16:10 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria's Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen opened the 75th European Forum Alpbach with his speech that focused on international cooperation and an environmentally friendly and sustainable future.

Federal President Van der Bellen speaks up for a greener and more sustainable European future at the European Forum Alpbach. / Picture: © www.bundespraesident.at / Peter Lechner / HBF

The 75th edition of the European Forum Alpbach was opened completely different on Sunday evening due to Covid-19 - under security conditions and with a one and a half hour opening event in the congress center.

Austria's Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen used his speech to promote a common, greener European future.

"The pandemic has drastically shown us how international developments and crises can affect us from one day to the next," explained Van der Bellen, who, like all other invited guests, had to complete the "Covid-19 security check" in the entrance area. …