Columns, articles, interviews, lectures, seminars and workshops offer insights into my professional work and the topics I engage with.
This page grows alongside my work and is regularly updated.
Publications
I regularly write and publish on finance, social security, entrepreneurship and financial independence. I combine professional expertise with clear, accessible language and a practical perspective on different life and business situations.
Female Future Festival – Finance column (in German)
Since April 2026, I have been writing regularly for Female Future Festival about women’s financial independence. My columns explore financial decisions at different stages of life, understanding the systems behind them, and how social and personal circumstances shape our financial reality.
Selected columns in German (click on the title to go directly to the respective column):
Was eine Trennung über finanzielle Unabhängigkeit sichtbar macht
BÖB Journal (in German)
Wenn eine Leistung die andere auf null setzt - Was die aktuelle EU-Reform für grenzüberschreitende Sachverhalte
iZm Familienleistungen bedeutet
BÖB Journal, Issue 107/26, to be published in September 2026
Die internationalen Regelungen der Pension aus österreichischer Sicht
BÖB Journal, Issue 103/25 · 1. September 2025
Grenzüberschreitende Familienleistungen innerhalb der EU
BÖB Journal, Issue 92/22 · 5. December 2022
The Mompreneurs Society
Navigating the System in Austria as a Mompreneur
9. Juni 2026
Lectures & seminars
I give lectures and seminars for organisations, educational institutions and professional networks. The topics range from social security and international law to finance, entrepreneurship and self-leadership.
Upcoming events
Current dates and registration details are provided directly with each events.
LEA - Let´s Empower Austria
07.10.2026 - Der Weg zur Unternehmerin / Finanzen, Recht und Business in Österreich
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien – Gründungsworkshop auf Ungarisch
10.11.2026 - Details to follow.
Internal Training @ Central European University
04.12.2026 - What to do when hired and fired as an academic?
Past events
A selection of my previous talks and seminars.
BÖB Wissensnetzwerk Webinare
18.01.2023 - Sozialversicherung in mehreren Mitgliedsstaaten
30.11.2022 - Entsendung Mitarbeiterinnen
18.05.2022 - Mitarbeiterentsendungen ins Ausland
WKO/UBIT Wien - BH-Symposium 2023 und 2024
20.04.2023 und 06.03.2024 - Grenzüberschreitende Arbeitsformen
Central European University in Vienna
09-10.02.2026 Training – Increasing Resilience for Young Researchers - What to do when hired and fired as an academic?
17.03.2025 - Social Security for Self-Employment in Austria (organised by the WorksCouncil@CEU)
13.03.2025 - Pension in Austria (organised by the WorksCouncil@CEU)
06.03.2025 - Social Security for Employees in Austria (organised by the WorksCouncil@CEU)
07.03.2024 - Pension in Austria (organised by the WorksCouncil@CEU)
Hungaromedia / FAS Network GmbH
03.10.2023 - TB Ausztriában - Sozialversicherung in Österreich (Online information session in Hungarian)
Workshops
In my workshops, I combine professional expertise, reflection and practical implementation. Complex topics become easier to understand and apply to your own situation
Upcoming events
Current dates and registration details are provided directly with each event.
Past events
A selection of my previous workshops.
Dein Geld. Deine Zukunft. Deine Klarheit.
We talked not only about numbers and facts, but also about the mindset behind being self-employed and financially independent. We shared experiences, practical tips and ideas for a more conscious approach to financial decisions.
21 November 2025
Speakers: Melanie Dunay | Otília Torda | Sabine Linhart
Media & interviews
Conversations open up new perspectives. In interviews, podcasts and other media formats, I talk about finance, entrepreneurship and complex systems – and what they mean for real-life decisions.
Az osztrák társadalombiztosítás alapjai - The basics of the Austrian social insurance
15.03.2026 paragra§us – Podcast von Erika Krafft
An interview in Hungarian.
How does the Austrian social security system work, how does it differ from the Hungarian system, and what does the marginal earnings threshold (Geringfügigkeitsgrenze) mean in practice?