CMS! Clean the Mediterranean Sea – Study
The research project “Clean Mediterranean Sea! – CMS!” and its main outcome, a study on plastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, has been the result of 4 years of intense study by over 60 contributors.
News
Karin Lukas: Study on Democracy and Human Rights
At a time of increasing polarisation and global political tensions, as well as the curtailment of democratic spaces by the nation state, the city is becoming an increasingly important actor …
100 Years of the Austrian League for Human Rights
The Vienna Forum for Democracy & Human Rights congratulates the Austrian League for Human Rights on its 100th anniversary!
20 years polis
In 2026, polis – Austrian Centre for Citizenship Education in Schools will celebrate its twentieth anniversary. To mark the occasion, we are publishing a brochure that provides an insight into …
polis aktuell – the journal of Zentrum polis
The journal is published digitally and in printed form. On 16 to 24 pages, topics of civic education are prepared for teachers. Under the link you can download polis aktuell …
Council of Europe honours an event organised by Zentrum polis for schools
To mark the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, a special edition of the webinar series “Europe 90 Minutes+” was held on 23 October 2025 for all Austrian schools.
In memoriam Hannes Tretter
The Vienna Forum’s board is committed to continuing the life’s work of our colleague and chairman, Hannes Tretter, who passed away on 17 March 2025, in his spirit. We would …
We mourn the loss of Hannes Tretter
Dear members and friends of the Vienna Forum, The Vienna Forum must announce the passing of our friend and long-time colleague Hannes Tretter. His departure is a sad loss to …
European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025
The European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 (#DCEY2025) is a highlight of the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Education Project. polis is accompanying the year with monthly dossiers.
European Space for Citizenship Education
The European Space for Citizenship Education aims to promote quality citizenship education. Patricia Hladschik (polis) is a member of the working group.