Schallenberg in Brussels: Austria's role as a strong EU partner!

Schallenberg in Brussels: Austria's role as a strong EU partner!

Brüssel, Belgien - The interim government head of Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, is expected to visit an important inaugural visit next Monday in Brussels. This is considered a significant step to underline Austria's position in the EU. Schallenberg will first meet with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, followed by a conversation with the EU foreign commissioner Kaja Kallas, who is currently working in the home office due to an illness. An exchange with the EU President Antonio Costa is also on the program. The conversations are crucial because Schallenberg wants to send the message that Austria remains "a strong, reliable and constructive partner in the European Union", as he emphasized.

In the run -up to the inaugural visit, Schallenberg had led an “excellent phone call” with the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday, who congratulated him on the appointment. The two topics that were discussed in conversation concern current challenges that Europe and Austria have to face together. During the press conference after the meetings on Monday, Schallenberg will highlight the importance of the active participation of Austria in European and international issues. The meeting with Costa is to take place around 5 p.m.

Austria's commitment in the EU

at a time when the European Union faces numerous challenges, Schallenberg's inaugural visit is a clear signal of determination. "It is essential in these challenging times to find common solutions and to strengthen Europe's ability to act," said Schallenberg. These words underline the commitment of Austria to be a reliable partner in the EU in the coming months, as well as