Greece and Austria: Shared Values and Visions for the Future

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: December 12, 2023; 21:12 ♦ (Vindobona)

Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the President of the Hellenic Republic, paid an official visit to Austria, invited by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. This visit symbolizes not only the deep cultural and political ties between the two countries but also their joint efforts in areas such as climate protection, security, and European integration.

On the invitation of Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen (l.), Katerina Sakellaropoulou (r.), President of the Hellenic Republic, paid an official visit to Austria. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei / Peter Lechner/HBF

At a press conference, President Van der Bellen emphasized the urgency of climate protection and called for faster action. He pointed out that Greece and Austria have already experienced the effects of climate change, such as floods and forest fires. Van der Bellen also commented on the COP28 climate conference in Dubai and emphasized the need to consider the real prices of energy…