A short introduction
 | The Alps-Adriatic Working Community was founded in Venice on the 20th of November 1978. The founder members were: Bavaria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carinthia, Croatia, Upper Austria, Salzburg (active observer), Slovenia, Styria, Veneto. By signing the “Joint Declaration” the informal amicable relationships between the border regions were transformed into an organization with clearly defined tasks and aims. The members of the Working Community have come together at a hot spot of European integration. The socio-cultural contacts in this area are of great importance for the success of European collaboration. Shared history and past experience serve to prove that future-oriented peace work is essential in this part of our continent. Signing the “Joint Declaration” therefore was more than just a formal act to mark the birth of the Alps-Adriatic Working Community – it was an important step on the way to a future for Europe. By today the Alps-Adriatic Working Community counts 11 members: Baranya, Burgenland, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carinthia, Croatia, Lombardy, Upper Austria, Slovenia, Styria, Vas, Veneto. The Alps-Adriatic territory covers a total area of 180.603 km² and is home to about 26 millions of people. Like all member countries, regions, republics and counties of the Working Community contribute to this website, the site itself is meant to contribute to a better understanding between the people living together in the centre of Europe. The Alps-Adriatic idea is to bridge any linguistic, political and social differences - a challenge that takes a brave attitude and open-mindedness to see and go for what we have in common. But after all, this is what this website is all about: Making a positive move towards understanding, friendship and peace in this ‘neuralgic’ part of the continent. |
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