Diplomatic relations between Austria and Tunisia have already existed for 300 years, and the signing of the cooperation agreement between the mdw and Fondation Hasdrubal in 2023 made a strong contribution to these relations’ reinforcement and to the continuation of an important (inter)cultural dialogue.

The Danube Region extends from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, covering a total area of around 800,000 km². Its namesake, the Danube River, thus ties together a diverse series of landscapes as well as cultural spheres. The Danube has been and continues to be a source of inspiration for all manner of artistic output and a recurring motif inscribed on a multitude of musical works.