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Austria - International Political News
Read the latest headlines about developments in Austrian foreign politics with reference to the international interest
Austria Wants to Raise Efficiency in EU Funds
The Austrian State Secretary Waldner participates in the negotiations of the EU financial framework 2014-2020 and calls for setting a regional and environmental course.
April 25, 2012
Waldner: “Germany and Austria are Role Models in the Eurozone“
The Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner had a work meeting today with his colleague in the German Federal Foreign Office, Minister of State Michael Link.
April 23, 2012
Waldner Wants Closer Cooperation with Spain
Austrian State Secretary Waldner is meeting his counterpart in the Spanish Foreign Ministry, State Secretary Gonzalo de Benito Secades, and EU State Secretary Inigo Mendez de Vigo today.
April 19, 2012
Waldner: “Serbia Needs to Continue its Approach to the EU Unwaveringly”
Wolfgang Waldner, Austrian State Secretary is on a working visit in Belgrade.
April 12, 2012
Tax Treaty with Switzerland Close to be Finished
Austria aims for reach a tax agreement with Switzerland in order to tax illegal funds deposited by Austrian nationals at Swiss banks. An agreement seems to be within reach.
April 11, 2012
EU Financial Framework Negotiations Enter the Hot Phase
State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner underlines Austria´s position as net contributor at the General Affairs Council in Brussels.
March 27, 2012
Meeting between Saudi Monarchy and Austrian Embassy
The Austrian ambassador presented Investment opportunities to Saudia Arabia´s Prince Alwaleed.
March 20, 2012
Austria Underlines South Tyrol´s Autonomy
Austrian State Secretary Wolfgang Waldner on working visit in South Tyrol. Austria suggests an “Alpine Strategy”.
March 19, 2012
“The Czech Republic Has Traditionally Been an Important Partner for Austria”
Austrian State Secretary Waldner meets Czech EU State Secretary Belling.
March 19, 2012
Austria Is Concerned About UK´s Human Rights Reform
UK´s Prime Minister David Cameron intends to reform the European Court of Human Rights. Austria said it had “serious concerns” about his ideas.
March 14, 2012
Leitl Welcomes Medvedev's Idea for a European-Russian Economic Area
Closer cooperation between the EU and Russia would "stabilize economic and social development". Austria's foreign trade with Russia is flourishing.
January 28, 2011
Austria: The Gateway to Central Asia?
Leading Austrian politicians intend to attract attention at the World Economic Forum to what promises to be a new target region.
January 26, 2011
Spindelegger: Turkey's Joining the EU Will Not Happen Before 2024
In an interview with the "Wirtschaftsblatt", the Austrian Foreign Minister stresses the relevance of Turkey. Croatia should come into the EU much earlier EU.
December 29, 2010
Walter Grahammer Becomes the New Austrian Ambassador in Brussels
Previously, Grahammer acted as Head in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
November 24, 2010
