The Association of Carinthian Slovenian Lawyers and the Austrian Ethnic Group Centre jointly organised the conference to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Article 7 of the State Treaty of Vienna. In this document of international law, Austria – a decade following the cessation of the Second World War – once again became an independent, sovereign and neutral state in the heart of Europe. This significant anniversary also holds particular importance for the Slovenian ethnic group residing in Austria.
The following esteemed experts participated in the meeting:
Professor Dr Heinz Mayer
Professor Dr Jürgen Pirker
Dr Anton Novak
Jandre Palatin
Rudi Vouk
Lea Vouk