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        Van der Bellen in the Baltic States: Strong Words for Europe's Security at the EU's External Border
      
      The multi-day trip to the Baltic states by Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, together with Doris Schmidauer, began in Lithuania and highlighted the central role of European security and the strengthening of economic relations in the region.
                                  October 20, 2025                                        
    
    
        Austria at 20 Years of Slovenia's EU Membership Under the Sign of Enlargement
      
      At a time of profound changes and challenges in Europe, Slovenia is celebrating a significant anniversary of its EU membership. The celebrations were accompanied by a meeting of European heads of state, more specifically Slovenia's neighbors, who discussed the future of the Union and enlargement policy.
                                  April 24, 2024                                        
    
    
        Former Austrian President Heinz Fischer Will Represent Austria at Former Pope Benedict XVI’s Funeral
      
      Several Kings and Queens, Nobles, Heads of State, and Clergy are expected to attend the former pope Benedict XVI’s funeral. Former president Heinz Fischer will represent the Austrian state.
                                  January 3, 2023                                        
    
    
        Strengthening Italian-Austrian Economic Relations: Italy Receives Austrian Federal President
      
      With a delegation of business representatives, Austria's Federal President, Alexander Van der Bellen, visited Rome this week. The delegation of Austrian entrepreneurs was led by Harald Mahrer, President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. A major focus of the companies accompanying the delegation was renewable energies, where Italy as a major trading partner is expected to offer some lucrative contracts.
                                  September 15, 2022                                        
    
    
        Van der Bellen in Italy: "The Pandemic Can be Considered Overcome"
      
      On his visit to Rome and the Vatican, Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella are optimistic that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, such as lockdowns and travel restrictions, can be considered overcome.
                                  June 8, 2021                                        
    
    
        Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Austria
      
      Italy's President Sergio Mattarella was on a two-day state visit to Austria. The main topics discussed were Sea Watch 3, South Tyrol and the situation of the European Union after the elections.
                                  July 3, 2019                                        
    
      
    