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Michael Spindelegger
“Financial transactions tax promotes fairness”
According to Austria´s Minister of Foreign Affairs Michael Spindelegger, the financial transactions tax is strengthening the competitiveness in Europe through targeted reforms.
February 15, 2013
Spindelegger Hopes for “Speedy Conclusion of Free Trade Treaty”
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.
February 14, 2013
Spindelegger: “Acceptable Result for Austria”
“For Austria, this result is not exactly a reason to be euphoric, but it is important both for Europe and for us that we have managed to reach an agreement.” Austria´s Minister of Foreign Affairs said.
February 12, 2013
Austrian Government May Put Veto Against EU Budget
Members of the Austrian government fear that Austria may lose its discount. The annual loss would come at more than € 180m.
February 5, 2013
Spindelegger Criticizes Cameron
Austria´s Foreign Minister: "Not cherry picking but more Europe is the key".
January 23, 2013
Austrian Government Adopts new Development Programme
The Ministerial Council today adopted the three-year programme of Austrian development cooperation for the period 2013 - 2015. "
December 19, 2012
Annual Assembly of the Municipal Councillors for European Affairs in Vienna
At the second general assembly of the members of the initiative of Municipal Councillors for European Affairs held at Palais Niederösterreich in Vienna today, the 500th member of the initiative was welcomed.
December 18, 2012
"Increasing polarisation in Egypt puts the country's development at stake"
Austria´s Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger is concerned about latest development in Egypt.
December 6, 2012
"Foreign policy means security policy"
Vice-Chancellor explains Austria's foreign policy commitment in his annual address at the UNA-Austria and demands global nuclear disarmament.
November 28, 2012
"There is no alternative to intercultural and interreligious dialogue"
UN Secretary General and high-ranking political representatives and religious leaders attend the opening of the new Dialogue Centre in Vienna.
November 27, 2012
"Austria remains a reliable partner for Albania on its way towards the EU"
Austria´s Vice-Chancellor Spindelegger at the opening of the Skanderbeg exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Albania's independence and 20 years of Austrian development cooperation in Albania
November 26, 2012
“We shall maintain tough position on EU budget until the very end”
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Spindelegger: “unambiguous about Austria’s position on EU financial framework“.
November 22, 2012
EU Budget: Austria Faces Massive Cuts
After the negotiations have failed, the Commission presented a new draft. Major cuts for Austria seem inevitable.
November 14, 2012
“Intensifying the dialogue between the EU and the Arab League"
Austria´s Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger at the meeting of foreign ministers of the Arab League and the EU in Cairo
November 14, 2012
"Important step towards opening the Nigerian export market"
Austria concludes investment protection agreement with Nigeria.
November 13, 2012
EU Budget: Austria Threatens to Veto
Austria´s Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger explains that cuts in the agricultural sector will not be accepted.
November 10, 2012
Tax Quota: Austria Among Top Countries
Among 27 OECD countries, the Austria´s tax quota is the eight highest. For Austria, the trend goes upwards
October 24, 2012
Spindelegger: “Mongolia is a country with huge potential“
The Austrian Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs receives his Mongolian counterpart in Vienna
October 23, 2012
Austria: No Tax Reform
The Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger replies to Finance Minister Maria Fekter that a tax reform is not realistic now.
October 22, 2012
Austrian Finance Minister and Foreign Minister Support Banking Union
Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger and Finance Minister Maria Fekter meet with EU Commissioner Michel Barnier.
October 22, 2012
Spindelegger in Romania: “Strategic interest in stable domestic conditions”
The Austrian Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Foreign Affairs meets Traian Basescu, President of Romania
October 17, 2012
Spindelegger: Alpine Regions Should Co-Operate
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs calls for closer cooperation between the Alpine states.
October 15, 2012
"Vienna is becoming an energy hub"
New UN Office for Sustainable Energy opens in Vienna.
October 6, 2012
Austrian Railways to be Privatized?
ÖVP (Austrian People´s Party) again pushes for a privatization of ÖBB (Austrian Railways). The sale of the freight division would be conceivable, ÖVP´s chairman Michael Spindelegger says.
October 2, 2012
Spindelegger: "Political progress more urgently needed than ever before"
Austria´s Minister of Foreign Affairs meets President of the Palestinian National Authority Abbas and the Foreign Ministers of Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates in New York.
September 27, 2012
“European Union Not Endangered”
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger defends the euro at the renowned US university Harvard and emphasises Austria’s performance on the international stage
September 26, 2012
Austria Second-Largest Investor in Slovakia
Foreign Minister Spindelegger opens new Austrian Embassy premises in Bratislava and underlines the close economic ties between Slovakia and Austria.
September 14, 2012
Spindelegger Welcomes ESM Decision
“Final start signal for euro rescue fund.” The Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs is happy with the decision taken by the German Constitutional Court.
September 13, 2012
Lopatka New State Secretary in Austrian Foreign Ministry
Reinhold Lopatka (Austrian People's Party - ÖVP) was sworn in as State Secretary in the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs today by Austrian President Heinz Fischer.
September 12, 2012
“A new chapter begins for Kosovo”
Austrian Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger underlined the success of the Ahtisaari UN Office in Pristina .
September 12, 2012
Austrian Railways: Pöchhacker Opposes to Privatization Plans
Horst Pöchhacker, President of ÖBB´s (Austrian Railways) is against a privatization of the company. Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger (ÖVP) recently suggested to sell ÖBB to Frank Stronach.
September 10, 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
ÖBB to Become Privatized?
In the summer talks of Austria´s public broadcaster ORF, Vice Chancellor commented that the founder of Magna Frank Stronach should acquire ÖBB (Austrian Railways). A highly controversial debate has begun.
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
„Europe Is Stronger than Many Think”
Austria´s Federal President Heinz Fischer thinks that the exclusion of certain member states out of the Eurozone is “highly problematic”. In two or three years, the crisis in the Eurozone is managed, he believes.
September 3, 2012
EU Budget Proposal “Excessive” for Austria
EU multiannual budget 2014 – 2020 negotiated in Cyprus: Austria underlines its position as net contributor.
August 31, 2012
“We Must Go On with a Political Union”
On the occasion of the European Forum Alpbach 2012, Anna Diamantopoulou, Former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs calls for a completion of the European project.
August 30, 2012
Spindelegger Welcomes Russia’s WTO Accession
Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger underlines Russia´s importance for the domestic business location.
August 30, 2012
Spindelegger: “What We Need Is more Self-Confidence!”
At the Alpbach Forum 2012, Austria´s Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger explains that Europe suffers from a lack of confidence and self-confidence. The European people expect a message from the EU.
August 30, 2012
Spindelegger: “No United States of Europe”
The Austrian Vice-Chancellor wants to promote a political union in Europe. However, this system should not be the same like in the U.S.
August 30, 2012
Austrian Government to Reshuffle?
In the governing ÖVP, a power struggle is going on, insiders say. Rumours are not breaking up and are highly controversial. Finance Minister Maria Fekter may be replaced by Michael Spindelegger.
August 29, 2012
Fekter Wants Tax Reform
In an interview with the Austrian newspaper „Presse“, Finance Minister Maria Fekter said to plan a tax reform. The entry tax rate should be lowered.
August 29, 2012
Fekter Does Not Exclude Further Bank Aids Anymore
Austria´s Finance Minister Maria Fekter admits that the three nationalized banks Hypo Group and Kommunalkredit/KA Finanz may need further capital injections. In the past, Fekter denied the need of further bank aids.
August 23, 2012
Kapsch Sees Austria´s Main Problem in Education Sector
In the last years, Austria fell behind in all competitive rankings. For the President of the Federation of Austrian Industries Georg Kapsch, education is the key factor.
August 22, 2012
Exclusion from the Eurozone: Westerwelle Supports Spindelegger
The German Minister of Foreign Affairs Guido Westerwelle thinks that a breach of contract should lead to the exclusion from the Eurozone.
August 22, 2012
Rasinger Wants to Become ÖIAG´s Chairman
In July, the Austrian investor representative Wilhelm Rasinger confirmed his willingness to become ÖIAG´s new director.
August 18, 2012
Does the Euro Collapse Now? (Part 2)
The nervousness among Europe´s leaders is growing. Not only Finland warns of a breakdown.
August 18, 2012
Does the Euro Collapse Now? (Part 1)
The nervousness among Europe´s leaders is growing. Not only Finland warns of a breakdown.
August 17, 2012
Spindelegger: “EU human rights policy has been given a voice and face”
Austria’s Foreign Minister congratulates Stavros Lambrinidis on his appointment of EU Special Representative for Human Rights.
July 30, 2012
ESM Approved by Austrian Parliament
The controversial European Stability Mechanism was ratified by the Austrian National Council. The right opposition parties criticized the approval massively.
July 6, 2012
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