Dr. Helmut Brandstätter, member of the Austrian National Council, spokesman for foreign and research policy of the liberal parliamentary group NEOS and bestselling author, is a sought-after expert when it comes to Europe and the Balkans. As journalist and media entrepreneur for many years, he has been studying the impact of communication for decades. Helmut Brandstätter impressively describes the challenges of politics and companies in dealing with modern media. Especially the direct access of the population to social media has, after all, increased the populist temptations. He has himself lived in various European countries, and as managing director of n-tv between 1997 and 2003, he witnessed the developments following German reunification. In his speakings he inspires his audience with wide range of experience from European media and politics. Dr. Helmut Brandstätter burns for a common coexistence in Europe and knows how to convey this with history and storytelling. He is a welcome guest in discussions, expert talks, conferences and media.