Austria's application to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

Saatja: "AMLAinVienna" <[email protected]> Saaja: "AMLAinVienna" <[email protected]> Teema: Austria's application to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) Kuupäev: 2023-12-04 10:59 Dear colleagues, We would like to contact you regarding Austria's application to host the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Please find attached the key information points, which complement the more technical aspects of the application form. Let us get right to business. We are putting forward the most generous offer ever made for an EU agency. We will pay AMLA's rent and fit-out costs for as long as AMLA stays in Vienna. This unmatched offer shows how serious Austria is about its candidacy. It is widely agreed that the AMLA requires the most qualified personnel, whether from public administrations, supervisory authorities, financial intelligence units, compliance departments or the judiciary. And we are asking them to move to a new city with their entire family. The most talented people are highly sought-after in a number of countries, so we need to provide them with the best possible place in which to thrive. This includes the working and living environments for themselves and their families. Our aim is to help AMLA fulfil its mission of finding the most qualified professionals and bringing them together in one place. We believe that Vienna, as the Agency's host city, is an ideal environment for these sought-after individuals. Not only do we host several international organisations, but we strongly believe in the mission of the AMLA and its role in the future of the financial crime (AML/CFT/CPF) world. We would therefore like to contribute by providing purpose-built premises and covering the full cost of renting and equipping the building. We commit to providing this support for as long as AMLA stays in Vienna. Austria recognises the difficulties of being an expatriate in a new environment and wants to help future employees settle down. We offer an annual pass for all public transport in Austria, allowing future employees of AMLA to explore picturesque mountains, visit stunning cities such as Salzburg or Innsbruck, or simply get around Vienna. Finally, we want to cultivate an academic environment in which AMLA experts can network with other professionals and find novel solutions. We are pleased to offer access to the prestigious Professional Master's Programme in Financial Supervision at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Moreover, Vienna is a research hub for crypto-assets, the dark net, terrorist financing and tax crimes. This is an exceptional offer for an exceptional authority, and we ask for your support. We are at your disposal for any further information. Federal Ministry of Finance Directorate General III – Economic Policy and Financial Markets Unit 11 – Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing AMLA Application Team Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Wien, Österreich <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] <https://www.bmf.gv.at/public/informationen/amla.html> bmf.gv.at/amla AMLA in Vienna Vienna awaits you  Life Quality in Numbers 24 h 100 service big and small museums 1€ cost per day of annual public transport pass 99.25 % reliability and punctuality 2,200 2,000,000 coffee houses passengers per day 1.98 Mio. Vienna’s total population 43 % inhabitants with an 1,100 international background fountains with crystal clear drinking water 414.9 km2 area 50 % green spaces 250 metres is the average distance to the nearest public green space 35 ha of vineyards 2 million litres of Vienna-grown wine for the world 22 100 % farmers’ markets subsidised kindergarten 11 international schools 200,000 students (of which 1/3 are international) AMLA in Vienna Vienna awaits you Vienna, 2023  „The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing prevention is particularly important for the integrity of the common market. The new Anti-Money Laundering Authority will need the best people and the best environment for its challenging mission. As the world’s most liveable city, Vienna is the ideal European choice to live and thrive.“ Magnus Brunner; Federal Minister of Finance Imprint Media owner, editor and publisher: Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance, Communication and Protocol Johannesgasse 5, A-1010 Vienna bmf.gv.at Responsible for the contents: Federal Ministry of Finance, Department III/4 Photography: Cover: WienTourismus/Gregor Hofbauer; p. 3: BMF/Wenzel; p. 5: Stadt Wien/PID, Gregor Kuntscher; UN Photo/Mark Garten; FRA/Vogus; p. 6: WienTourismus/Christian Stemper; p. 8: WienTourismus/Mafalda Rakoš; p. 10: WienTourismus/Paul Bauer; p. 14: WienTourismus/ Julius Hirtzberger; p. 17: WienTourismus/Paul Bauer; p. 18: WienTourismus/David Payr; p. 21: Adobe Stock; p. 22: WienTourismus/Christian Stemper; p. 23: bmeia.gv.at; p. 25: WienTourismus/David Payr; p. 26-29: Baumschlager Eberle Wien GmbH Layout: Printing Office of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance Druck: Printing Office of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance Vienna, 2023  What other people say... Contents Motivation 6 The most generous offer ever made for an EU agency 8 “Vienna‘s international and open-minded character is among the key drivers of success The most liveable city in the world 10 of this city. As the home of over 50 intergovernmental organisations and more than 300 bilateral and multilateral diplomatic missions, Vienna is a hub of international Green and Accessible 14 diplomacy. I therefore support the Austrian federal government‘s proposal to bring the Peace of mind 18 EU‘s new anti-money laundering authority to Vienna.” International Vienna 22 The ideal location for AMLA 26 Michael Ludwig Mayor and Governor of Vienna “I always heard from colleagues working in Vienna that conditions that were given to them by the Austrian Government were particularly favourable, to the extent that many of them decided to go on living in Austria after retirement. I think this is the best tribute we can pay to the fantastic hospitality of our host city and host country. I want to thank once again the people of Austria and the people of Vienna for their wonderful hospitality and support.“ António Guterres UN Secretary-General “I would like to thank the Austrian government and the City of Vienna for being a welcoming and accommodating host for the Agency. Our collaboration has been excellent, and the Agency has been the recipient of generous contributions over the years. The high living standards of Vienna contribute to the attractiveness when seeking to employ experienced staff for the Agency from across Europe. Vienna lives up to its standards as an enviable place to live, offering well-functioning infrastructures including public transport, international schools and social services, as well as countless options when it comes to culture, music and outdoor activities. Finally, it is the host of numerous international organisations such as UN, OSCE and OPEC, to name a few, resulting in a vibrant international community, Michael O’Flaherty which makes it even more welcoming for newcomers.” Director, European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Motivation Let us show you what we bring to the table to help AMLA succeed in its mission. The Anti-Money Laundering Agency (AMLA) is the pinnacle of European efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. After years of hard work by countless people, the centrepiece of policy work is the creation of a decentralised agency, which should facilitate and coordinate this fight against illicit financial flows. Money talks. We are putting forward the most generous offer ever made for an EU agency. We will pay AMLA‘s rent and fit-out costs for as long as AMLA stays in Vienna. This unmatched offer shows how serious Austria is about its candidacy. AMLA needs to work as effectively as possible to counter the challenges that Member States and the Union as a whole face. It needs the most capable people in this field of expertise. Without a doubt, Vienna would be the most suitable seat for its tasks. It offers the most attractive destination to attract qualified employees and a world-class business environment. AMLA in Vienna 7 The most generous Let us talk about the money. Simply put, we are putting forward the most generous offer ever made for an EU offer ever made for agency. We will pay AMLA‘s rent and fit-out costs for as long as AMLA stays in Vienna. We will provide a building and, if necessary, a temporary building to ensure that AMLA‘s core team can concentrate on setting up the Agency. an EU agency We care for the staff We also want to ensure that future AMLA staff can get around Vienna and Austria. To help them settle into a new environment, we will provide each staff member with an annual travel pass for the first year of their employment, giving them access to all public transport in Austria. We offer access to a professional master‘s programme called „Financial Supervision“, which is usually reserved for Austrian financial supervisory authorities. This will ensure that AMLA staff have access to relevant training programmes. Moreover, Vienna is a research hub for crypto-assets, the dark net, terrorist financing and tax crimes. Finally, we will provide AMLA staff with access to the UN Commissary. The Commissary is a tax and duty free store and was established as a self-sustaining, non-profit organisation to facilitate the purchase of limited quantities of consumer goods. It is a highly attractive perk for members of international organisations. 8 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 9 The most liveable Let us show you why Vienna is the most livable city in the world and what makes it so great for AMLA. city in the world Viennese quality of life When we Viennese talk about quality of life, it is not all about coffee houses with snarky waiters, wine in three story cellars and a morbid relationship with the Central Cemetery, it is also about a relationship with the city we hate and love at the same time, which makes it the most liveable city of the whole world. But don‘t take our word for it and instead listen to the experts. One Day in Vienna/Unique & Special Places to see Vienna is not just a city that offers exceptional quality of life, it is also a base for countless international organizations and companies. The UN made the Austrian capital one of its four official seats, it is home to more than 40 international and intergovernmental organizations (including the IAEA and OPEC). In all, these international organizations employ more than 6,000 people in Vienna. In addition, more than 200 multinational corporations take advantage of Vienna as an ideal location. The city‘s high quality of life and safety are reasons why international companies and organizations choose Vienna as a location to do business. In 2022, the Economist rated Vienna as the most liveable city globally again. The ranking compared stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure factors of 173 cities. In 2019, Vienna was named the world’s most liveable city for the tenth time in a row by Mercer. Each year, international consultants conduct a quality of life survey in 231 major towns and cities worldwide. Criteria include the political, social and economic climate, medical services, education and infrastructure facilities including public transportation, power and water utilities. Also taken into consideration are leisure facilities such as restaurants, theatres (also in English), cinemas and sports facilities, and environmental factors including green space and air quality. 10 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 11  In 2020, Vienna also won the internationally renowned Lee Kuan Yew World Prize that Education and schools awards cities for contributions to liveable and sustainable urban communities. Vienna also ranked first in the 2019 Smart City Strategy Index by Roland Berger and won an Parents in Vienna can rely on a well-developed educational infrastructure for all award in 2020. The study analysed 153 cities worldwide. The survey identifies which ages. There are 350 municipal/public kindergartens (for children up to the age of 6) city has the smartest solutions to challenges such as increasing population, traffic and and day-care centres in Vienna. Vienna has a capacity of 86,000 places for children climate protection, and uses digital solutions that benefit citizens. aged 0-6. In terms of availability, 98% meet the needs of full-time working parents. Some kindergartens are open until 20:00, most until 18:00 and Now this sounds like a lot of people would love to live here and cost of living would be can open at 06:00. soaring. Also according to Mercer‘s cost and quality of living assessment it is in the same ballpark as other comparable European cities in terms of cost and rated as „highest“ in the eco city index, while ranking as the most liveable city as well. Vienna Summer/How to Spend your Days in Vienna Vienna simply offers the „biggest bang for your buck“. The City of Vienna invests considerable financial resources in subsidising childcare fees in both public and private childcare facilities. Parents only have to pay an income-related Proven by: contribution towards the cost of meals, as well as the cost of additional extra-curricular • Global Liveability Index 2023 activities such as foreign language or music lessons in early childhood. Foreign language The „Global Liveability Index 2023“ of the British Economist Intelligence preschools are attached to a number of international schools; some regular preschools Unit has awarded Vienna first place as the most liveable city in the world offer bilingual education. • Monocle‘s Quality of Life Survey Vienna was voted number 1 in the „Monocle‘s Quality of Life Survey“ for The following languages are currently offered: English, French, Italian, Hungarian, Czech the 1st time in 2023 and Slovak, with varying degrees of intensity. • Mercer Study – Quality of Living City Ranking In 2019 Vienna tops the Quality of Living City Ranking for the 10th year There are several private international schools where English is the language of running instruction. These private schools follow their own curriculum and offer education from grades 1 to 12, with the International Baccalaureate (IB) as the school-leaving qualification. Vienna is the oldest and largest university city in the German-speaking world. Vienna has 20 universities and universities of applied sciences and arts with a wide range of specialisations and is home to 195,000 students (30% international students). Most courses at public universities are free of charge, with the exception of the student body contribution, which will amount to €21 per semester in 2022. 12 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 13 Green and Let us explore Vienna‘s green spaces between vineyards and parks. Find out how to get there easily. Accessible Green city Sprawling parks and monumental buildings around the central ring road come to mind when you think of green Vienna. It is true that parks and the like are nice places to hang out, but they do get crowded, especially on warm summer evenings. So you might want to venture into the woods or through the meadows along the Danube, and it is in these precious moments that Vienna‘s green heart shines. And this is meant both literally and figuratively, as one of the main retreats for the Viennese is the Prater, a 6 square kilometre park in the centre of the city. In the middle of the park a 4.4-kilometre-long, car-free avenue leaves plenty of space for jogging, horse-riding, cycling and other forms of exercise under the chestnut trees. And again, don‘t take it from us Viennese, but from Eliud Kipchoge, who decided to run the 42.2 kilometres of a marathon in under two hours in the Prater. Why Vienna is the Greenest City in the World There are more than 1000 other parks scattered around the city for everyone to discover and enjoy. There are special parks where dogs can run free, and others for your favourite leisure activities. According to Resonance Consultancy, Vienna is the greenest city in the world. Vienna has a wide selection of more than 170 vegetable farmers within the city limits and around 170 wine producers. This gives you the opportunity to buy food locally at your nearest market or supermarket and keep transport times to a minimum. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can explore the outskirts in the hills to the west, the foothills of the Alps. Here you‘ll find forests and vineyards that give the wine its special blend. In this area you can also find the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the „Heuriger“, small taverns that are open seasonally to present the wine and all its by-products, such as the „Sturm“ of the current year, with something to eat (and, as always, laws dating back to monarchical times to regulate them). 14 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 15  Vineyards and noteworthy winemaking in the city are something uniquely Viennese, as If you want to travel across the border by train, Vienna‘s main railway station is a major it is the only city in the world where this is possible, and even the city itself produces public transport hub for reaching Member States around Austria and beyond. its own wine and sparkling wine in a city-owned vineyard. Vienna International Airport is a 15-20 minute train ride from the city centre where AMLA Now it is time for a confession, because in the spirit of transparency it should be clear will be located. Trains run almost around the clock. that, coming from a country with a strong wine culture, we do something that could be considered frivolous. We add sparkling water to our white wine. The proposed location of the Agency will be on the same line and the same statistics for airport availability apply. We are not going to apologise for that! The only reason we can do it and get away with it is the quality of the water. In fact, it is protected by the Viennese constitution. Almost all the water from the tap comes directly from the mountains of Styria and Lower Austria at a cool temperature of around seven degrees. Accessibility of Vienna Green living in a city inevitably involves mobility. And as parents, relatives, employees and people, we need to be in different places. So it is also about having options to choose from to get from A to B. Well, starting with public transport within the city limits, this is quite easy, because for 1 €/day for the annual pass you can use an extensive network of buses, trams, metro and trains without any limits. This annual pass gives you access to 5 metro lines, 28 tram lines and 131 bus lines, covering a total of 1,150 kilometres of public transport. They serve one billion passengers a year. You can also travel by bike or scooter, or simply walk. There are more than 1654 kilometres of cycling infrastructure to get around the city. Vienna actively engages with its population to promote active mobility, reduce car use and increase the share of public transport, and the simple fact that there are more season ticket holders than cars in Vienna. This is why there are more than 3,000 bicycles available for sharing. Of course, residents may need cars for certain purposes, but the need for cars is gradually diminishing. But sometimes we need to get out of the city for work and leisure, and a modern public transport system should provide competitive alternatives to individual motorised transport. Travelling within Austria is all the more convenient with public transport. If you want to travel around the country, an annual ticket for all Austrian public transport costs just €3 per day. 16 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 17 Peace of mind In Vienna, all your personal needs are taken care of. Healthcare and other needs Austria‘s universal healthcare system ensures that 99.9% of the population is covered. As in many other European member states, we do not often think about health insurance as we take it for granted, but when we cross borders we may start to worry about our children, family and loved ones. Medical doctors, per 1 000 inhabitants, 2022 or latest available 5,48 5,16 4,53 4,49 4,47 4,45 4,44 4,26 4,25 4,02 4,02 3,68 3,62 3,44 3,43 3,36 3,36 3,35 3,34 3,30 3,25 3,18 2,80 2,67 2,56 2,52 2,51 2,18 2,15 0,80 0,70 Source: OECD (2023), Doctors (indicator). doi: 10.1787/4355e1ec-en (Accessed on 30 November 2023) AMLA employees will travel regularly and face challenges in their work, so we want to give them peace of mind. Accidents and illnesses are an unfortunate part of life and as a society we should provide the best possible treatment for everyone, including our guests. This includes removing language barriers, one of the most frustrating things to deal with in a personal crisis. Over 19 000 medical practitioners in various fields, including mental health counselling and speak more than 35 different languages. They reflect the international character of the city, including its expat population. Therefore, we can assure you that no matter where you come from, there is a very high likelihood that your doctor will speak your native language. In addition, a large part of the health infrastructure is dedicated to long-term flourishing and some medical institutions prescribe spa stays for various illnesses, either as a treatment or as a preventive measure. A number of renowned institutions are spread across the country. AMLA employees and their family members, including especially vulnerable ones, will come to value this option. 18 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 19  Reliability of services The reliability of a city‘s services goes a long way to put your mind at ease. Vienna is a pretty clean city (some would say spotless!). More than 3,000 people sweep the streets, look after the bins and operate the collection points. Vienna aims to become a zero-waste city by 2050. The city even has an app that tells you the right container for your waste, where that container is, and gives recycling advice. Even if these things seem trivial, it stinks when essential services are not working. Furthermore, it is exceedingly rare for public services to be unavailable due to strikes. Over the last ten years, there were only 0 to 1.1 strike minutes per employee per year. This is largely due to the fact that Austrian trade unions and employers‘ associations negotiate collective agreements for their respective industries. In general, Austrians just hate it when things don’t work properly. When a subway train does not arrive on time, there is a palpable sense of shared discontent in the station. The same goes for littering, which we don‘t do because we care about the city. While Viennese may seem formal at first, they do it out of respect for other people and guests. And this is why we assume, we might come across as unfriendly, because we just stick to ourselves, but there is no harm intended. 20 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 21 International Vienna Let us show you AMLA‘s neighbours. AMLA will be welcomed among other International Organisations Vienna and Austria have been the site of many international conventions and the seat of many international organisations. The location between East and West on neutral ground was the reason for this increased diplomatic activity, especially in the last century. Status 2023-03-15 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 27 49 52 50 227 29 48 48 25 37 46 26 31 sse Schottenring 18 ga International lin 45 21 Ko Ne 35 33 uto 18 35 3429 nri ng 31 rg Lorem Votivkirche 30 47 tte as ips 35 36 32 47 51 ho se Sc 46 e 44 45 rstraß 28 22 20 38 Schottentor 26 Tabo 24 23 227 organisations Universität Wien Freyung 21 ng 31 sitätsri Schwedenplatz Burgtheater 36 1. Innere Stadt Univer Wiener and institutions St. Peter Minoritenkirche Kirche Bä Herrengasse cke 29 Wol rstr aß e lzei St. Michael le Volksgarten Kirche Stubentor Hofburg Wien Stephansplatz 33 35 30 based in Vienna Schatzkammer Wien Sin ge 34 Heldenplatz W eih rstr aß e Österreichische bu Him rg Naturhistorisches Nationalbibliothek ga ng me ss lpfo e rkri Museum rtg Pa Volkstheater ass Bu Albertina e rg rin g Kunsthistorisches Museum Haus der Musik Stadtpark 18 Ope rnrin 32 ng g rtri Stadtpark be Museumsquartier hu Kärn 42 tner 51 Sc Ring 43 Laxenburg Karlsplatz ORGANISATIONS AND ENTITIES OTHER INTERNATIONAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS 01. UNOV 08. UNSCEAR 15. UNOPS 20. CoE 27. ICPDR 34. JCG United Nations Office at Vienna United Nations Scientific Committee United Nations Office for Project Services Council of Europe Liaison Office International Commission for the Joint Consultative Group on the Effects of Atomic Radiation Protection of the Danube River, Vienna International Centre Vienna International Center Albertgasse 35 Permanent Secretariat Heldenplatz 1 Wagramerstraße 5 Vienna International Centre www.unops.org 1080 Vienna 1010 Vienna Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna P.O. Box 500, 1400 Vienna 01/7104127 Vienna International Centre www.osce.org/jcg 01/26060-0 01/26060 4360 www.coe.int Wagramerstraße 5 www.unov.org www.unscear.org Raum D-0412 [email protected] [email protected] Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 01/26060-5738 16. UNLOPS www.icpdr.org United Nations Liaison Office for Peace 21. ECS 09. UNCITRAL [email protected] 02. UNODC The United Nations Commission and Security Energy Community Secretariat United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 35. OSCE on International Trade Law Vienna International Center Am Hof 4/6 Vienna International Centre Vienna International Centre Wagramerstraße 5, Postfach 500 1010 Vienna 28. JVI Permanent Council Wagramerstraße 5 1400 Vienna 01/535 2222 Joint Vienna Institute Wagramerstraße 5 Heldenplatz 1 Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 01/26060-5315 www.energy-community.org Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 1010 Vienna 01/26060-0 unlops.unmissions.org [email protected] Mariahilferstraße 97 01/26060-4060, -4061 01/51436-0 www.unodc.org www.uncitral.org 1060 Vienna [email protected] 01/798-9495 www.osce.org [email protected] [email protected] www.jvi.org 22. EIB [email protected] 03. UNIDO 10. UNODA 17. UNPA European Investment Bank, Vienna Office Secretariat United Nations Industrial Development Organization United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs United Nations Postal Administration Mattiellistraße 2-4 1040 Vienna 29. PCA Wallnerstraße 6 Vienna International Centre Vienna International Centre Vienna International Centre Permanent Court of Arbitration 1010 Vienna Wagramerstraße 5 Wagramerstraße 5 01/505 36 76 01/51436-0 Wagramerstraße 5 Room E-1174 Postfach 900, 1400 Vienna www.eib.org www.osce.org Postfach 300, 1400 Vienna Herrengasse 1 Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 01/26060-4032, -4025 [email protected] [email protected] 01/26026-0 1010 Wien www.unido.org 01/26060-4180 unstamps.org 01/313 22 [email protected] www.un.org/disarmament/vienna [email protected] www.pca-cpa.org OSCE - Parliamentary Assembly [email protected] Vienna Liaison Office 23. EPO European Patent Office Neustiftgasse 3/8 04. IAEA 11. UNEP Vienna - ISCC 30. OFID 1070 Vienna International Atomic Energy Agency United Nations Environment Programme Vienna - Postgasse 8a OPEC Fund for International Development 01/523 3002 Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention 18. IOM 1010 Wien www.oscepa.org Vienna International Centre International Organization for Migration Parkring 8 [email protected] 01/521260 Wagramerstraße 5 Vienna International Centre www.epo.org Postfach 995, 1010 Vienna Postfach 100, 1400 Vienna Wagramerstraße 5 Regional Office Eastern and South-Eastern 01/515 64-0 [email protected] 01/2600-0 Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna Europe and Central Asia www.ofid.org www.iaea.org 01/26060-83038 Dampfschiffstrasse 4, 10./11. floor [email protected] [email protected] www.carpathianconvention.org 1030 Vienna 01/ 581 22 22 [email protected] 36. HCOC-ICC www.iom.int 24. FRA [email protected] European Union Agency for 31. OPEC Executive Secretariat 05. CTBTO 12. UNOIOS Fundamental Rights Organization of Petroleum Exporting Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization IOM Country Office for Austria Countries Missile Proliferation-Immediate Central United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services Nibelungengasse 13/4 Schwarzenbergplatz 11 Contact Vienna International Centre 1010 Vienna 1040 Vienna Helferstorferstraße 17 Vienna International Centre Wagramerstraße 5 01/ 585 33 22 01/58030-0 1010 Vienna Minoritenplatz 8 Wagramerstraße 5 Postfach 1200, 1400 Vienna www.iomvienna.at www.fra.europa.eu 01/211 12-0 1014 Vienna Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 01/26030-6200 [email protected] [email protected] www.opec.org 0501150/3611-3761 01/26060-0 www.ctbto.org [email protected] www.hcoc.at oios.un.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 25. The World Bank 32. WA 06. UNOOSA 13. UNHCR 19. INCB 37. IMF United Nations High Commissioner for Group Vienna Office Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls Regional Resident Representative Office United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs International Narcotics Control Board IBRD, IFC, MIGA for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods Refugees, National Office in Austria for the Western Balkans and Technologies Vienna International Centre Vienna International Centre Praterstraße 31 Vienna International Centre Wagramerstraße 5 Praterstraße 31 Wagramerstraße 5 21st Floor Mahlerstraße 12/6 Wagramerstraße 5 Raum E-1339 1020 Vienna Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 1020 Vienna 1010 Vienna Postfach 550, 1400 Vienna Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 01/2170-773 01/26060-4950 01/2170-797 01/960 03 01/26060-4048 01/26060-0 www.imf.org www.unoosa.org www.worldbank.org/eca/vienna www.wassenaar.org www.unhcr.at www.incb.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 07. UNRoD 14. UNIS 26. ICMPD 33. OSCC 38. IVI United Nations Register of Damage United Nations Information Service Vienna International Centre for Migration Open Skies Consultative Commission International Vaccine Institute caused by the Construction of the Wall Policy Development in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Vienna International Centre Heldenplatz 1 Karl-Popper-Strasse 2 (QBC) Wagramerstraße 5 Gonzagagasse 1/5. Stock 1010 Vienna 1040 Wien Vienna International Centre Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna 1010 Vienna www.osce.org/oscc Wagramerstraße 5 01/26060-3325 01/50446770 01/171728941 Postfach 500, 1400 Vienna www.unis.unvienna.org www.icmpd.org www.ivi.int 01/26060-5134 [email protected] [email protected] www.unrod.org 39. PSAC 40. ECML 41. eu-LISA 42. IACA 43. IIASA INTERNATIONAL Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe eu-LISA European Agency for the operational management of large-scale International Anti-Corruption Academy International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Münchendorfer Straße 2 ORGANISATIONS IT systems in the area of freedom, Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15 Nikolaiplatz 4 2361 Laxenburg Schlossplatz 1 security and justice 6020 Innsbruck 8020 Graz 02236/710 718 – 101 2361 Laxenburg 0512/588589-0 0316/323554 www.eulisa.europa.eu www.iaca.int 02236/807-0 OUTSIDE VIENNA www.alpconv.org [email protected] www.ecml.at [email protected] [email protected] www.iiasa.ac.at [email protected] QUASI-INTERNATIONAL 44. Ban Ki-moon Centre 45. FES Vienna 46. Women without Borders 47. IUFRO 48. Multilateraler Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens FES Regional Office for International International Union of Forest Research Dialog KAS Cooperation in Vienna Organizations ORGANISATIONS Veithgasse 9/6 Börsegasse 1/11 Zelinkagasse 14/2 1030 Vienna Reichsratsstraße 13/5 1010 Vienna Marxergasse 2 1010 Vienna 0660/537 9495 1010 Vienna 01/5334551 1030 Vienna www.kas.de www.bankimooncentre.org 01/890 3811 205 www.women-without-borders.org 01/87701510 [email protected] https://vienna.fes.de/ [email protected] www.iufro.org [email protected] 49. REEEP 50. SEforAll 51. The Global Initiative 52. VCDNP Renewable Energy and Energy Sustainable Energy for All Against Transnational Organized Crime Vienna Center for Disarmament and Efficiency Partnership Non-Proliferation Donau-City-Straße 6 Schwarzenbergplatz 1 Wagramer Strasse 5 Andromeda Tower, 15. Stock 1010 Vienna Donau-City Strasse 6 1400 Vienna 1220 Vienna www.globalinitiative.net Andromeda Tower, Floor 13/1 | 1220 Vienna 01/260 26-3425 0676/846 727 200 01/236-9482 [email protected] www.seforall.org [email protected] www.reeep.org [email protected] vcdnp.org 22 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 23  Diplomacy has a strong tradition in Austria. We believe strongly in the power of Shared city ressources for AMLA international dialogue in international institutions that promote discussion and negotiation. The city actively supports international activities and attributes part of its AMLA will be located in an environment of well-established and renowned success as a city to its internationality and cosmopolitanism. organisations, using the resources already available in the city for its mission. As we have shown, the city‘s assets also help international organisations in Vienna by There are more than 422 hotels and other accommodation providers in Vienna, offering providing the best possible work environment. more than 34,000 rooms with more than 68,000 beds for more than 18 million guests per year. The creation of new ideas and approaches is usually fostered by the cross-pollination of different groups of people trying to push an issue in the same direction. The Austria Center Vienna can accommodate more than 22,800 people on five different levels, providing space for almost any occasion. There are almost 20 auditoriums in Some international organisations relevant to the future of AMLA are already well various configurations and sizes. And this is just one of the larger meeting facilities that established and others are ready to expand their presence in Vienna. make Vienna the number one meeting destination for 2012 and 2021 according to the ICCA Destination Performance Index Ranking. As we want to remain as environmentally As one of four seats of the United Nations, Vienna is proud to host the United Nations friendly as possible, the Vienna Convention Bureau will also help the organiser of such Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Industrial Development events to certify them as Green Meetings according to the standards Organisation (UNIDO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). of the Austrian Eco-Label. The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the world‘s largest regional security organisation, has been based in the Hofburg since 1995. The World Meet us in the extraordinary/Meeting Destination Vienna Bank Group is also present in Vienna and is expanding its offices. The International Anti-Corruption Academy is located nearby, providing expertise to the rest of the world in the prevention and prosecution of corruption. In terms of European decentralised agencies, we are proud to host the Fundamental Rights Agency, a 110-strong agency that promotes and protects the human rights of everyone in the European Union through its main tasks of collecting and analysing data, providing evidence-based advice and communicating the results of research, and raising awareness of fundamental rights. 24 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 25 The ideal location Proposed building and surrounding premises. You know Vienna and all its plentiful amenities by now. But how does that translate to for AMLA AMLA and what we can offer for AMLA itself? We have made it our mission to find the perfect place in Vienna for this authority and we asked numerous experts to create the perfect agency. We wanted something close to the airport, but also close to the centre. Where you are connected to all the different means of transport, but also surrounded by liveable space. We wanted something very secure, but also embedded within the city. We wanted something which gives the future employees every possibility to grow. We wanted something where they feel at home and we think we found it. We found a home for AMLA in Vienna. This is how it’s going to look like: Innenhof 39,78m² ,7 ing Innenhof ² 18 ater 2m 91,05m² C ,2 ge ² 6m 41 un Lo Gastronomie 2 389,9 m Gastro Küche Müllraum Gastro 26,69m² m2 43 üro Lounge 7,2 Innenhof B 2 Hauptstiege 1 28,36m² 162,58m² ² ge Gang ü. Vorbereich 44,46m² 4m e 6,54m² ,2 tsti 9,39m² 50 aup H che Müllraum Büroflä WC B Empfang Foyer WC D 80,78m² 3,55m² 29,97m² 223,85m² 10,33m² Dusche Besprechung Besprechung Gang Besprechung WC H 3,77m² 30,90m² 30,49m² Fahrrad 11,19m² 30,48m² 55,76m² 7,95m² Dusche 5,49m² Arkade 192,66m² 26 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 27  What do we offer in technical terms? The new building is part of a new district, called “Village im Dritten” (villageimdritten.at) embedded within office buildings, flats, commercial space and public greenery. It will be operational by 2026 and purpose-built for AMLA and Austria will provide a fully functional temporary accommodation until that point. The proposed building is fully adaptable to meet all the needs of AMLA. It provides 9 850 m² of space over eight floors, including a conference room of 300 m², a representative lobby as well as working areas, lunch spaces and its own cafeteria and staff kitchen. Additionally, this building can accommodate several meeting rooms of various sizes, tailored to AMLA’s needs. The building structure offers a wide range of closed, mixed and open spaces. The light-flooded interior is complemented by the use of a lot of visible wood due to its hybrid construction. It is designed to provide outdoor spaces for lounging and to hold evening receptions. The AMLA’s future home is just 5 minutes from the nearest train station, which takes following pictures are part of a study for this very purpose and are only indicative of the employees and guests straight to the airport and is also situated within 15 minutes‘ possibilities. walk from Vienna‘s main railway station. From there, it is only a 20-minute ride to the airport, with trains running every 15 minutes. There are also tram stops in front of the building going in both directions or into the city center. If you would like to take a brief walk, there is either the Schweizergarten or the spectacular view of the Belvedere Gardens next door. Karlsplatz Belvedere The site also provides underground parking spaces and above-ground bicycle parking spaces. As this building is part of a dedicated district, additional office spaces are available nearby if needed. Energy is provided by a unique network of geothermal energy 18 S7 St. Marx and district heating, supported by photovoltaic power. Flughafen Wien Baufeld 4B Hauptbahnhof 18 Regarding physical safety and security requirements, the building can be split up in several sections with turnstile entry controls in each section or for the whole building, as a lobby is part of the initial planning. These are options and the ultimate preferences will be fully adapted to the needs of AMLA. Nearby of the location there are conference centres such as the Austria Convention Center (24 000 m²), the Marx Halle (20 000 m²) or the Hofburg (17 000 m²). Those provide plentiful space for conventions or other events in case the space within the Agency would be insufficient for one-off events. 28 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 29  Notes If you have any further questions, please contact us: [email protected] Notes 30 AMLA in Vienna AMLA in Vienna 31