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Meet Her Excellency Austria's New Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl
Karin Kneissl (53) was recently appointed Austrian Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs. At present, she is busy touring Europe and introducing herself to her counterparts, or inviting them to the Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs in Vienna.
February 20, 2018
Romania: Taxes Expected to Be Raised
The local press reports that numerous anonymous sources from the larger ruling party say that the executive is considering a hike in profit and income tax.
October 28, 2013
Serbia: No EU Accession Negotiations in 2013
Serbia will not be able to start the desired negotiations for an EU membership this year.
June 6, 2013
Turkey: Protests Claimed Life of At Least One Person
According to the medical association at least one protestor was killed in Istanbul. Despite of unequaled violence by the police protests against Prime Minister Erdogan will not break down.
June 3, 2013
Orban’s „Derailment“ Causes Indignation in Germany
Hungary’s head of government Viktor Orban seems to love the confrontation. However, with the accusation of Germany using Nazi-methods he overstepped the mark in terms of tact.
May 21, 2013
Serbia: Vucic „Deeply Disappointed“
Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has given up hope for a new date in June for the beginning of EU accession negotiations. Russian Prime Minister Medvedev expressed support.
April 11, 2013
Russia to Contribute to Cyprus Aid-Package
President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will contribute to rescue-package for Cyprus.
April 8, 2013
Roiss: “A European Concept and Joint Investments Are Needed“
In an interview with the Austrian newpaper Kurier, CEO of OMV explains why Europe needs other sources of energy and why there is a growing competitive disadvantage compared with the USA.
March 25, 2013
Cyprus: Negotiations About “Plan B“ Today
After days of negotiations in Moscow, Cyprian Finance Minister had to return empty-handed. Talks about “plan B” will continue today.
March 22, 2013
Cyprus Appeals for Help to Russia
In a vote on Tuesday the government has decided not to use the private money of Cyprus‘ citizens to help bail out the banks. After the rejection, the EU aid package is now off. Cyprus hopes rest on Russia at this point.
March 20, 2013
Klaus Meets Merkel
Czech President Vaclav Klaus wants to persuade Merkel to stop the integration process in the EU.
January 10, 2013
EU Accession: Turkey Shows Self-Confidence
Turkey puts further pressure on Brussels. Until 2023, Turkey wants to become a EU member country.
January 4, 2013
Erdogan Tries to Put Pressure on EU
The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns of postponing the EU accession of his country.
October 31, 2012
Hungary Reaffirms Not to Enter Eurozone
After the meeting with Germany´s Chancellor Angela Merkel, Hungary´s Prime Minister Viktor Orban explained that the euro must offer a perspective again.
October 16, 2012
Orban Rejects Joining Eurozone
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban thinks that the introduction of the euro in Hungary would be “irresponsible”.
October 10, 2012
Croatian EU-Accession: Slovenia as Obstacle
Slovenia may put a veto on Croatia´s EU accession. Croatia should withdraw lawsuits against the biggest Slovenian bank NLB, Slovenia says.
September 22, 2012
Orban to Visit Germany
In October, Hungary´s Prime Minister will be on an official state visit in Berlin in October.
September 12, 2012
Tusk: Good Prospects to Become Head of EU Commission
According to the German magazine “Der Spiegel”, the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is considered as favorite candidate for the next President of the EU Commission.
September 11, 2012
Merkel and Faymann Reaffirm their Commitment to the Euro
The German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel met her Austrian counterpart Werner Faymann and Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger in Vienna. It was Merkel´s first state visit in Austria since 2006.
September 8, 2012
Merkel Meets Austrian Government
This Friday, Germany´s Chancellor Angela Merkel will have talks with the top of the Austrian government in Vienna.
September 4, 2012
Controversy About Nowotny
Ewald Nowotny, the governor Austrian Central Bank (OeNB) argued that the austerity policy in the 1930s caused the rise of the Nazi regime. A wave of indignation emerged.
June 21, 2012
Fekter Emphasizes: „Eurobonds Do Not Solve Debt Problem“
Maria Fekter, Austria´s Minister of Finance, thinks that the idea of common bonds is no real solution, but only symptom fighting.
May 26, 2012
Austria to Participate in Merkel´s Bond Plans?
According to the German Prime Minister Angela Merkel, triple-A countries should issue common “elite bonds”. Austria should take part.
November 28, 2011
Austria Benefits from Low Loan Interest Rates
Because of low interest rates and spreads, Austria is able to get convenient financing on the loan market. Euro-bonds would mean significant costs for Austria.
December 13, 2010
Nowotny Pleads for Euro-Bonds
The governor of the Austrian National Bank, Ewald Nowotny, is for the introduction of euro-bonds. Germany’s resistance is pre-programmed.
December 6, 2010
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