We're living in the Digital Middle Ages. Salzburg Global Fellow Julia Ebner analyzes what happens when algorithms replace merit and how this plays out across government, media, education, and business. What does this reveal about your work? https://ow.ly/G1kP50Zgkib

The data on Austria's visa extension policy exists. The human stories behind it? Largely missing from the conversation. Salzburg Global Fellow Tanishka Murthy led research to change that, one interview at a time. https://ow.ly/bgab50Zc0ut

What will the future of money look like—and who will shape it? This week, leaders from across finance, policy, and technology are gathering at Schloss Leopoldskron for the Salzburg Global Finance Forum: The Future of Money: Competition & Resilience Across New Financial Frameworks.

We regulate our children's screen time. But what about our own? Fellow Joe Hallgarten calls for "exitbait": algorithm nudges designed to send you back to your real life. Some norms can shift faster than we think. https://ow.ly/rOr550ZasUO

What happens to the rule of law when the world no longer agrees on the rules? This week, lawyers from across the Atlantic gather at Salzburg Global to explore how legal leaders can help defend, sustain, and adapt the rule of law in an increasingly fractured world.

AI-driven misinformation could be one of the defining challenges of Brazil's 2026 elections. Salzburg Global Fellow and electoral court member Marcio Schiefler Fontes explores what that means and why democracies everywhere should be paying attention. https://ow.ly/AAAR50Z4LCO

The rule of law depends on communication to survive. Salzburg Global Fellow Helena Campos Refosco argues why emotional intelligence and active listening are the hard infrastructure of democracy. https://ow.ly/5gH750Z33ss

"We are at a moment of inflection. We are at a moment of change." Insights from the 2026 Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program point to a shared truth. International law today stands at a moment of inflection, caught between past precedents and an uncertain future. https://ow.ly/UZux50Z264J

Salzburg Global Fellow Stacey Abrams argues that the United States is facing a simultaneous siege, a systems collapse in which multiple authoritarian tactics are executed at once to overwhelm institutions and convince Americans of their impotence. https://ow.ly/8WG050Z1HcM

How does Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) evolve to meet the demands of the future? Read what experts have to say: https://ow.ly/JQyl50YZ19p To join the conversation, register for our online event July 15, 2026 16:00 – 18:00 CET: https://ow.ly/kXpu50YZ0H1

From centering deficit and deprivation to well-being, Maori data specialist and tribal leader Kirikowhai Mikaere explains how holistic, indigenous-led data collection and governance can lead to more effective and equitable health outcomes. Read more: https://ow.ly/vgW050YRKmK #SalzburgGlobal

Access to health information is fundamental to health equity, but too often the systems meant to deliver it deepen the very inequities they should address. From Brazil to South Africa, communities are being centered in health information pathways. Read more: https://ow.ly/Ww8x50YNQmJ

Democracy is facing a complex spectrum of threats—from external aggression to internal erosion. The conversation is officially underway at Salzburg Global for this week's program, "Democracy on the Frontlines: How Can Democracies Defend Themselves?" #SalzburgGlobal

Salzburg Global Fellow Phinah Kodisang speaks about the revival of South Africa's popular TV show 'Soul City'. She breaks down how creative story telling can be a tool to counter stigma and prompt constructive dialogue about complex health topics. Read more: https://ow.ly/ngPJ50YKNUu

Is the current talk of diplomacy in the Iran conflict a genuine path to peace or merely a strategic distraction? Watch or listen to this episode now on your preferred podcast platform here: https://lnkfi.re/ConversationChangers

How do we turn ideas for education reform into real, lasting change? Our latest article highlights how Fellows are advancing education transformation through global collaboration and network building — connecting across borders to drive impact where it matters most. 🔗 https://ow.ly/BSqz50YAAlB

Our latest article explores how the conversation is moving beyond contestation toward more collaborative and equitable solutions. As climate impacts are felt unevenly around the world, whose voices shape the response matters more than ever. Read more: https://ow.ly/m8FJ50YuGIf

The 5th Cohort of the Public Policy New Voices Europe is here!! 📣 28 emerging leaders and change agents from across Europe will explore what it takes to steer technology, society, and governance in the right direction, in a digital age https://ow.ly/KgeR50Ysmjw

In Kenya, community-led approaches—from local insurance models to new ways of sharing risk and living alongside wildlife—are helping build stronger, more climate-resilient communities. https://ow.ly/pGtJ50Yrbvq

In this new article our Fellow Atiya Anis explores how public health messaging can move beyond one-way information sharing toward relevance, credibility, and community agency—building trust and making health communication more equitable and effective. https://ow.ly/l3OA50Yr8IT

International graduates bring skills, innovation, and global perspectives to Europe—but many face barriers when trying to stay and work after finishing their studies. https://www.salzburgglobal.org/newsroom/latest-news/after-graduation-strengthening-talent-retention-in-europe

Is India aging well? 🌏 As demographic shifts accelerate, what will it take to build a care economy that ensures dignity, inclusion, and security for older adults? Read our latest article: https://ow.ly/8MMQ50Yk65N

Language isn’t just words — it’s how we learn. 🗣️📘 On #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we celebrate the languages students bring to school and why they matter for inclusive education. Read more: https://ow.ly/93w450YiINU#InternationalMotherLanguageDay

Young people aren’t turning away from democracy — they’re turning away from systems that ask for their input but give them no real influence. Our Fellows propose a new model to move beyond symbolic participation and give youth genuine decision‑making power. 📖https://ow.ly/OsMx50YiEZw

As new technologies reshape global systems, artificial intelligence is emerging not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a bridge to inclusion in sectors that have long struggled to reach the most vulnerable. https://ow.ly/UNHH50YgXkL

In an age of big data, mandatory cookie banners have desensitized us to consent - and real digital rights risk being eroded in the process. Salzburg Global Fellows reflect on why meaningful consent and transparency must go beyond surface-level interactions online. https://ow.ly/7wYK50Y7s7T

“structural violence and unfit leadership, co-produce and reinforce each other in a vicious circle that undermines democracy, justice, and human flourishing” Salzburg Global Fellow Bandy Lee explores this cycle and what it means for leadership today. 📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/ChX750Y5ZlU

Are you passionate about media, storytelling, and the future of journalism? 🌍✨ The Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change is now accepting applications! Apply: https://ow.ly/UAmW50Y5Pfr

In an age marked by misinformation and polarized narratives, understanding the role of storytelling is more important than ever. Our latest article explores how truth-centered narratives can help rebuild trust, bridge divides, and strengthen unity within communities. https://ow.ly/i5CF50Y5mUk

What does it take to renew democratic systems and make them more inclusive and resilient? Our latest article explores foundational reforms, citizen engagement, and innovative approaches to rebuilding democracy from the community level upward. https://ow.ly/ckgw50Y1Jkp

From digital activism to new forms of civic engagement, a new generation is transforming how politics is lived and understood. Our latest article explores how Gen Z’s approaches to participation, identity, and community are reshaping political landscapes. https://ow.ly/1QXS50Y1Jqm

Our Fellow Moritz Denkmayr reflects on the "importance of one another" and working together across differences at the Salzburg Academy for Media and Global Change: https://ow.ly/2wJK50Y1J7B

📢 Applications are still open for Public Policy New Voices Europe, a Salzburg Global program bringing together emerging leaders to explore the intersection of technology, society, and governance. Apply now: https://ow.ly/SCqT50XXVEg

We are kicking off "Skills for Tomorrow: Building the Next Generation of Vocational Learning" with a special focus on the future of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

In our new episode of Conversation Changers, Nigerian artist and creative technologist Malik Afegbua sits down with our host Eric Olander to discuss how AI can preserve cultural heritage, repair broken histories, and connect future generations to the wisdom of the past. youtu.be/uQxziHqdjjo?...

New Opportunity Alert! We’re hiring a Digital Communications Associate to join our team in Salzburg! 🎥✨ 👉https://ow.ly/hmkA50XxrN3

Shakespeare's words come alive in the quiet glow of the Schloss library. ✨ Next March, join us for the first Salzburg Global Shakespeare Salon — an intimate retreat exploring A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the very rooms that inspired Max Reinhardt. https://ow.ly/TPxS50XtVbE

In the latest episode of Conversation Changers, Salzburg Global President & CEO Martin Weiss speaks with Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, about rethinking conservation. watch: youtu.be/W-JHCbnDS_Q?... listen: lnkd.in/dzDwHvjh

Can classrooms and nature reconnect? 🌱 Kathryn Scott says yes — and policy is the key. Discover how behavior change theory could bring nature-based education to life 👇 https://www.salzburgglobal.org/newsroom/latest-news/reconnecting-education-and-earth-a-policy-pathway-to-nature-based-education

📬 In case you missed it — our October newsletter is out now! Catch up on the latest stories, programs, and moments from Salzburg Global. ✨ Read the update and subscribe for future editions: ow.ly/wTK850XmoQ4

🌍 How can we change the conversation around health information to make it more trustworthy and inclusive? This week, Salzburg Global convenes Transforming Information: Pathways for Health, Well-Being, and Equity with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

At Salzburg Global, we’re reimagining the future of learning. This week’s session, “Reimagining Education: Global Citizenship, Pluralism, and Purpose in the 21st Century,” explores how education can prepare young people to navigate a rapidly changing, interconnected world.

“We have to stop asking, ‘What does China want?’ and start reckoning with what it actually is.” - Kaiser Kuo In our latest Conversation Changers episode, Eric Olander and Kaiser Kuo discuss China’s rise, and what it means for global power dynamics. 🎧 Listen: https://ow.ly/iyUh50XkbEN

🌍 In a world of shifting geopolitics, disrupted supply chains, and accelerating technological change, corporate resilience has never been more essential. We bring board directors, C-suite leaders, legal experts, and policy advisors to explore how companies can navigate a contested global landscape.

This week at Salzburg Global, we welcome the Open Society Fellows for “Public Intellectuals in Seven Global Cities.” In a time of deep polarization and disinformation, public intellectuals help us make sense of complexity and imagine more inclusive futures.

New Report Now Available! 📘 We’re pleased to share the findings from our Africa Forum: Centering an African Vision for a New Multilateral Future. Read more here: www.salzburgglobal.org/news/latest-...

New Episode of Conversation Changers! 🎙️ Eric Olander speaks with health communication expert Tina D Purnat about the complex relationship between trust, information, and influence in public health. 🎧 https://lnkfi.re/ConversationChangers

As polarization and disinformation deepen across Europe, emerging leaders are gathering to explore how to rebuild trust and strengthen democratic unity. 💭 How can we #ChangeTheConversation to restore faith in European democracy?

Seems that John Malkovich enjoyed himself during his stay at our @salzburgglobal.bsky.social home, Schloss Leopoldskron 😎 (photos by Caroline Porsche)

youtu.be/7rHhIe9xalc Leaders in education and the environment agree: by combining our knowledge and efforts, we can spark transformative change. The time to act is now.