Spindelegger Hopes for “Speedy Conclusion of Free Trade Treaty”

Politics ♦ Published: February 14, 2013; 13:51 ♦ (Vindobona)

Following the speech by US President Barack Obama, Austria´s Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger hopes that negotiations on a free trade area between Europe and the US will be initiated shortly.

Spindelegger Hopes for “Speedy Conclusion of Free Trade Treaty” / Picture: © American and Austrian crossed flags by Vindobona

“Our goal is to create a basis for such an agreement as soon as possible. Obama’s suggestion is the most important contribution we have seen in a long time to the debate as to how we can promote growth and employment.”

“An ambitious trade agenda is an important engine for growth and job creation”, Spindelegger continued. In this context, the Vice-Chancellor also…