Highlights of Vienna's international activities
The City of Vienna's foreign policy is characterised by a large number of projects and cooperation with other cities and regions.
International Vienna
Numerous initiatives and events confirm the city's conception of itself as a meeting place of cultures and a place of international dialogue. Different events carry Vienna's image around the world.
- Srebrenica genocide: memorial for the victims unveiled in Vienna
- Diplomats’ excursion to the Lainzer Tiergarten
- A delegation from Copenhagen visits Vienna
- OPEC Vienna Energy Scholar Programme
- Vienna hosts mayors from around the world
- Vienna as a model for Niš - from mobility to public services
- DASICON 2025 - International Conference of the Vienna School of International Studies
- Senator of Bremen for Labour, Social Affairs, Youth and Integration visits Vienna
- Vienna reaffirms commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainable museums and Strauss anniversary: Slovenian daily on research tour in Vienna
- Serbian media delegation shines spotlight on Vienna's healthcare system
- Limited-profit housing in Vienna as a role model for the Czech Republic
- A new governance for housing policy in Europe
Vienna abroad
The City of Vienna wants to extend its worldwide network of political, economic and cultural relations by engaging in a large number of international activities.
With Austrian partners in different countries, such as embassies, cultural forums, the Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research, the Austria Libraries Abroad, and, last but not least, the Eurocomm offices in Central and Eastern Europe, the City of Vienna realises numerous projects and activities.
- Kyiv Investment Forum 2025: Vienna shared its experience in urban development and mobility
- Vienna sets standards for affordable housing
- Digital Humanism Summer School in Kigali
- voixAUT - Writing contest in France
- Exhibition on housing in Vienna shown in Nairobi
- Innovation dialogue connects Vienna and Berlin
- President of the Vienna Provincial Parliament Woller travels to China
- Vienna wins the European Union's 2025 Access City Award
Networks and cooperation
By taking part in many initiatives and projects, the City of Vienna strategically extends its network of political, economic and cultural relations. Cross-border cooperation and international exchange of experience are of mutual benefit to Vienna and its cooperation partners.
- Vienna and Ljubljana focus on sustainable real estate management
- Culture, construction and AI - Vienna and Prague's administrative authorities in dialogue
- Mayor of Ljubljana visits Vienna
- Sister Cities Day in Brno
- City of Vienna International Office in Ljubljana - Annual Reception
- City of Vienna International Office in Prague - Networking Event
- Europe Day - celebrating 30 years of European education projects
- Krakow and Vienna sign cooperation agreement
- The Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra performed at the Children and Youth Festival "Vienna Rhapsody"
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Development cooperation
For many years, the City of Vienna has regarded global poverty reduction as a task to be tackled by the state and society as a whole and has contributed commitment and resources to its accomplishment.
193 UN member states have agreed on 17 Sustainable Development Goals to fight poverty and climate change. Vienna has also committed itself to contribute towards the achievement of the Goals.
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