Newsletter: Vienna International News
Historian Michael David-Fox to Become the New IWM Rector in Vienna
The renowned Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna is undergoing a significant leadership change. As the institute announced, the internationally acclaimed American historian Michael David-Fox will take over as the new rector effective August 1, 2026. He will thus become the fourth person in the institute’s history to hold this prestigious office.
Austria's New Foreign Policy Toward the South: National Council Adopts Austria's First Africa Strategy
By taking note of the “Africa Strategy 2026–2029,” the Austrian National Council has set a milestone in foreign policy. For the first time in the history of the Republic, foreign, security, development, and economic policy priorities regarding the African continent are being consolidated within a unified, nationwide framework. The strategy represents a radical break with the traditional, historically rooted “donor-recipient model” and aims instead to establish an interest-driven “partnership on equal footing.”
A Turning Point in Migration Policy: EU Rolls Out Historic Asylum Pact with the Help of the ICMPD
With the official rollout of the EU Asylum and Migration Pact, the European Union is undergoing the most far-reaching reform in its history in this policy area. While Brussels speaks of a historic breakthrough, behind the scenes, the Herculean logistical and legal task is in full swing in the member states. The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is taking stock of the practical implementation so far—and is already looking ahead to the next major hurdles.
A Taste of the NFL in Vienna: How the Seattle Seahawks Sparked Football Fever in Austria
A taste of the NFL's big world swept through the Austrian capital. The Seattle Seahawks, one of the most popular teams in the U.S. National Football League, made a highly publicized visit to Vienna. What began as a brief sporting visit turned into a packed schedule centered on sports diplomacy, intensive cultural exchange, and social engagement.
