Schallenberg in Brussels: Austria's role in the EU on the brink!
Schallenberg in Brussels: Austria's role in the EU on the brink!
Austria's new interim government head of interim Schallenberg (ÖVP) traveled to the European capitals on Monday to convey the message at his first official appearance in Brussels: "Austria is and remains a reliable and strong partner in Europe and the world!" Schallenberg emphasized this at meetings with important EU politicians, among them the President of the EU Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and EU foreign representative Kaja Kallas. The journey took place in the middle of growing concerns about the future political orientation of Austria and the influence of Herbert Kickl, the potential new Federal Chancellor and leadership of the FPÖ, which is known for European skepticism and anti -migration, as the Augsburger General reported.
In his conversations, Schallenberg assured that the ÖVP would continue to actively participate under its leadership at European and international level. These clear statements are particularly important, as many fear that a coalition with Kickl, which is known for its extreme views, could burden Austria's relationships with the European Union. Schallenberg in particular wanted to reassure the concerned voices in Brussels that Austria will remain stable and responsible, even if the FPÖ might have gained more influence. In addition, the risk that Austria could join the “Club of the Querulants”, under the leadership of a right-wing government, which could have serious consequences for EU politics, such as Today.at reported. In the context of these political upheavals, Schallenberg made it clear that the EU and its regular -based international order are indispensable to ensure security and prosperity. The concerns of many diplomats that a possible new coalition under Kickl could destabilize EU policy is still loud. The FPÖ could make the negotiations and decision-making at European level considerably more difficult, especially if you consider that Austria's EU membership and relationships with other Member States could be under the test in the future. In particular, the impending division of the Union in dealing with important geopolitical challenges, such as the relationship with Russia and Ukraine, requires a uniform voice that could be endangered by internal political conflicts.| Details | |
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| Ort | Brüssel, Belgien |
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