What we need more than ever in those times of uncertainties is to strengthen dialogue between political and civil societies across Europe.
By Thierry de Montbrial, Executive Chairman of the Institute for International Relations (Ifri) and Honorary President of the Austro-French Center for Rapprochement in Europe
About the Centre
Who we are
The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe (CFA/ÖFZ) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1978 by Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky and French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac. It is supported by the Austrian and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is a sister organisation of the Institut Français des Relations Internationales, IFRI, based in Paris.
What we do
The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe is a platform fostering the exchange of ideas about European integration and regional cooperation in Europe. It connects relevant people throughout its three activity fields: Austro-French relations and the future of Europe; European integration of the Western Balkans and Regional cooperation in the Eastern neighbourhood. By encouraging dialogue and cooperation, building pan-European partnerships and establishing cooperation frameworks, the Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe contributes to strengthening political ties and collective understanding in Europe.
Take a look at our publications
The Austro-French Centre for Rapprochement in Europe publishes various sorts of reports, articles and studies about topics relevant to its activities fields.