Civil Society Institutions
The Slovene minority in Carinthia has a well-developed network of civil society institutions. The main "umbrella organizations" are National Council of Carinthian Slovenes (Narodni svet koroških Slovencev - Rat der Kärntner Slowenen), representing Christian and conservative views, and the Association of Slovenian Organisations (Zveza slovenskih organizacij - Zentralverband slowenischer Organisationen), closer to left-wing and liberal policies. The main political association is the Koroška enotna lista (Kärntner Einheitsliste), a joint political platform that runs at local elections. Other important organizations include:
- Krščanska kulturna zveza (Christlicher Kulturverband) – Christian Cultural Association
- Slovenska prosvetna zveza (Slowenischer Kulturverband) – Slovene Cultural Association
- Slovenska gospodarska zveza (Slowenischer Wirtschaftsverband) – Slovene Economic Organization
- Skupnost južnokoroških kmetov (Gemeinschaft der Südkärntner Bauern) – Community of South Carinthian Farmers
- Slovenska planinska Družba (Alpenverein der Kärntner Slowenen) – Alpine Climbing Club of Carinthian Slovenes
- Slovenski atletski klub (Slowenischer Athletikklub) – Slovene Athletic Club
- Koroška dijaška zveza (Slowenischer Studenten Verband) – Slovene Students’ Association
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