On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the IWM, Alexander Van der Bellen, President of the Republic of Austria, invited internationally renowned scientists and longtime partners and supporters of the Institute to a festive reception in the Hofburg. Prof. Noam Shoval represented the European Forum and the Center for Austrian Studies. He was accompanied by Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Prof. Gili Drori, the Forum´s designated Director.