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Meinl-Reisinger: Trump's campaign speeches are ridiculous and boring!
Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger is critical of Trump and emphasizes the role of the UN in peace work in New York.
Meinl-Reisinger: Trump's campaign speeches are ridiculous and boring!
In a recent interview with oe24-TV, Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger was critical of US President Donald Trump's statements. She regrets that Trump spent a lot of time during his term in office giving campaign speeches that she said were boring and unproductive. Her verdict on Trump's rhetoric is clear: it is "ridiculous" to attribute weakness to Europe, and she warned that peace is not easy to achieve. Nevertheless, Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes that Trump is sticking to his diplomatic demeanor by extending his hand to the UN and striving for progress. She sees the importance of the UN for peace work as not to be underestimated, as the organization carries out crucial grassroots work in conflicts.
Meinl-Reisinger also advocates measures to combat illegal migration. She is convinced that the UN can help solve the migration problem with humanitarian aid. This shows that her analysis also takes into account current migration issues that have become more important in recent years.
Climate change and international challenges
The initial situation on the occasion of the UN General Assembly provides a platform for the exchange of different positions on these urgent global challenges. 193 heads of state and government, including Chancellor Stocker, gathered in New York to develop solutions to various crises. Stocker describes these UN weeks as essential for dialogue and criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's blanket rejection of UN criticism.
Perspectives on international climate policy
Climate change remains a key challenge, which was also brought into focus by the 2015 Paris Agreement. The contracting states undertake to submit national contributions to achieve the climate goals. The first global inventory showed that there are significant gaps in ambition and implementation. Particular attention will be paid to expectations for the next national climate targets (NDCs) for the period 2025 to 2035, which are considered essential for the success of the agreement.
Current international climate policy is characterized by geopolitical upheavals and crises that make negotiations more difficult. This is also evident in the discussions about financing issues, which represent a central line of conflict both between developing and emerging countries and between industrialized countries. From a perspective where the US has returned to the Paris Agreement under the Biden administration, Trump's return to the White House is viewed with concern as it could profoundly impact US climate policy.
Austria sees itself as having a responsibility to contribute to global security and peace. With its tradition of balancing different viewpoints, the country plays an important role in international discussions. While Meinl-Reisinger remains in New York until Friday to give a speech at the UN General Assembly, Stocker and Van der Bellen will return to Vienna on Wednesday evening to further pursue the topics discussed and integrate them into domestic politics.