On Thursday, April 16th, Bernard Sadovnik in the function of the Mayor of Globasnitz/ Globasnica and founding president of the Alps-Adriatic Centre for Cross-Border Cooperation (AACC ) hosted the delegation of municipal councilors and guests from the Municipality of Goriška Brda, Slovenia. The highlight of this event was the Mayor of Brda Franc Mužič, who received the Honor Badge of the State of Carinthia from the new Carinthian Governor Daniel Fellner for long lasting cooperation between the municipalities and regions. Additionally, upon the invitation of Mayor Christian Scheider, Mužič signed the guest book of the city of Klagenfurt at the City hall. The initiative for this came from the actual  AACC President Martin Pečar and Secretary General Štefan Lesjak. Franc Mužič was very pleased by the recognition and attention, admitting he was deeply moved by the extraordinary respect for his work which he had always performed with joy and belief.

Franc Mužič has been the Mayor of the Municipality Brda since its foundation in 1994 and is the only mayor this municipality has had up till now. In the last municipal elections in 2022, he was elected to the position for the eight (8th!) time. He will celebrate his 80th birthday in autumn. He has decided he would not run for the ninth time in the elections this November. Upon his coming retirement from politics the municipality rewarded him with a two day trip to Carinthia to visit all the municipalities that are partners with Brda: Klagenfurt, Villach, Völkermarkt, Globasnitz/ Globasnica and Bleiburg/ Pliberk.

 

 

TWO-DAY SCHEDULE FOR A VISIT TO CARINTHIA – DAY 1

 

 

 

Day 2 of farewell tour of Mayor Franc Mužič

 

From left: Jožica and Franc Mužič, Anita Manfreda (Director of the Municipal Administration/Brda), Marion Roseneder (Casino Director/Velden), Martin Pečar (Director of AACC/Klagenfurt, Teja Jelina (Deputy Mayor/Brda), Silvestra Elen Brašnić Saffinga (Municipal Councilwoman/Brda), Štefan Lesjak (Secretary General of AACC/Klagenfurt)

 

With great appreciation the long time serving mayor of Brda /Slovenia, Franc Mužič, was honored during his farewell tour through Carinthia. The State of Carinthia and the city of Klagenfurt therefore paid tribute to his lifetime work that connected people and regions over many years. Accompanied by Mayor of Globasnitz Bernard Sadovnik  and the representatives of  the Alps-Adriatic Centre (AACC) Martin Pečar and Štefan Lesjak as well as the delegation from the Municipality of Brda, the tour also led to the Hirt Brewery , where the owner Niki Riegler personally guided the guests  through the company.

The second day of the Carinthian farewell tour was also marked by special meetings and moments of emotion. One stop brought him to the Casino Velden, where he was heartily welcomed by Director  Marion Roseneder. As a sign of appreciation she handed him over a chronicle of Velden- a lasting memento of their mutual time and cultural cooperation. Afterwards the journey continued to Villach, where Mayor Mužič was welcomed by Vice Mayor Gerda Sandriesser. In ceremonial surroundings  he was honored for his long lasting cross-border activity and contributions. Days full of recognition, gratitude and unforgettable impressions that form a strong basis for further continued cooperation with Brda.

The engagement of Mayor Mužič has built bridges, connected people and  has substantially strengthened cross- border cooperation.

 

 

TWO-DAY SCHEDULE FOR A VISIT TO CARINTHIA – DAY 2