The board of trustees of the Carinthian Democracy Workshop Denk.Raum.Fresach (DRF) has adopted guidelines against misguided developments in politics and economics at the conclusion of the 2026 European Tolerance Dialogues. The “Fresach Charter on Resistance and Responsibility” provides the foundation for why, when, and where resistance is necessary and how it should be carried out…
On Thursday evening, physician and social worker Umyma El-Jelede (54) was awarded the European Tolerance Prize for Democracy and Human Rights by the city of Villach. The jury praised her exemplary commitment to girls and women from African and Arabic-speaking communities, stating that her work promoting intercultural understanding, education, and social integration is essential for…
Hans Haider (83), founder and long-time chairman of the “Erinnern Villach” (Remember Villach) association, was awarded the European Tolerance Prize by the city of Villach and the Denk.Raum.Fresach (Fresach Memorial Space) on Wednesday evening for his life’s work. The Berlin native, Haider, has given a voice and a face to local remembrance culture for decades…
A magnificent memorial concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Carinthian poet Ingeborg Bachmann (Carinthian Requiem) kicked off Tolerance Week on the Sunday before Pentecost 2026 in the Protestant church in Fresach. Before an audience of approximately 400, “reader” Claudia Rosenwirth-Fendre, together with Carinthian choirs and brass ensembles under the direction…
Much has been discussed recently about the negative impact of erratic US policies on the European economy and industry. But isn’t it precisely EU policy itself that, with its “Green Deal,” is burdening companies with too many regulations and confusing laws, with negative consequences for jobs and prosperity? Resistance to the threat of European “de-industrialization”…
Resistance, rebellion, and revolutions against authority and totalitarian systems have accompanied human history from the very beginning. But what factors contribute to the success of such rebellion? The 12th European Tolerance Talks 2026 in the Carinthian mountain village of Fresach attempt to provide answers. The opening address on May 21 will be given by the…
The 12th European Tolerance Talks will open with a commemorative concert on Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. in the Carinthian mountain village of Fresach. The requiem “Über den Sternen / Nad zvezdami” by Hannes Benedikt, Sepp Ranacher, and Hermann Fritz will receive another world premiere in the Protestant church – featuring texts by Ingeborg…
Historian and author Irmgard Bohunovsky (87) pointed out at the program presentation of the 2026 European Tolerance Talks in Klagenfurt that resistance against prevailing conditions, injustice, and wrongdoing is a classic domain of women. Women have always offered effective and non-violent resistance – out of a sense of responsibility – to avert greater harm to…
The Protestant Superintendent Andrea Mattioli (56) was elected the new chairwoman of the “Denk.Raum.Fresach” (DRF) association at the general assembly of the European Tolerance Center Fresach. She succeeds Manfred Sauer, who is moving to the board of directors after 12 years as chairwoman. In her new role, Mattioli will be responsible for the strategic development…
Europe between autocracy and dictatorship, the EU in a democracy dilemma: How to deal with the fantasies of omnipotence in East and West, and what answers are now needed to the energy and climate crises? At the European Tolerance Talks from May 17 to 24, 2026, in the Carinthian mountain village of Fresach, experts from…
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