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Beate Meinl-Reisinger: Austria's New Voice in World Politics
The inauguration of Beate Meinl-Reisinger as Federal Minister for European and International Affairs marks the beginning of a new era in Austrian foreign policy. The long-time NEOS leader takes over the prestigious ministerial office in the newly formed federal government under Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP). This government formation also marks a historic first: for the first time in Austria's history, the liberal NEOS party is represented in the federal government.
Beate Meinl-Reisinger has been sworn in as Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria. This appointment marks the first time that the 46-year-old leader of the NEOS has held a ministerial office at federal level. / Picture: © BMEIA/ Michael Gruber
With Meinl-Reisinger, a foreign minister is now at the head of diplomacy who advocates a clear pro-European stance, a strengthening of international partnerships, and a focus on reform. Her political positions, which she has shaped over the years as leader of the NEOS, suggest that she will also advocate greater European integration and a stronger role for Austria in the EU on the…
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