Suche
Mein Konto
Michael Rendi: New ambassador in Rome with a personal connection to Italy
Michael Rendi becomes the new Austrian ambassador to Rome. He replaces Martin Eichinger, who heads the Diplomatic Academy.
Michael Rendi: New ambassador in Rome with a personal connection to Italy
Michael Rendi was introduced today as the new Austrian ambassador to Italy. Italian President Sergio Mattarella received Rendi's credentials in Rome. This announcement was made by the Foreign Ministry in Rome and marks a significant change in Austria's diplomatic representation in Italy.
Rendi, who is 61 years old and has a special relationship with Italy, having spent the first four years of his life in Trieste, succeeds Martin Eichtinger. Eichtinger, who was appointed ambassador to Italy just a year ago, will take over the management of the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna from August 1st.
Background to Martin Eichtinger
Like from NOP reports, Martin Eichtinger was born in Styria in 1961. He made significant contributions during his career as a state councilor in Lower Austria and has been President of Lower Austria's European Forum since 2018. Eichtinger will soon open the European Forum Wachau in Göttweig. He is married and has two children.
Relations between Italy and Austria
Italy and Austria are not only European partners, but also close cultural allies. Bilateral exchanges are strengthened by numerous political visits, which promotes both economic and cultural dialogue. Loud bmeia.gv.at The economic ties between the two countries have almost tripled since Austria joined the EU over 20 years ago. South Tyrol is seen as a crucial element of bilateral relations and is considered a successful model for minority protection and the coexistence of different language groups.
The cultural connection is further strengthened through numerous cultural forums in Vienna, Rome and Milan. These institutions promote the exchange of traditions and artistic perspectives, which increasingly contributes to the rapprochement between the two nations.
However, Michael Rendi, who was supposed to take over the management of the embassy in Tokyo as chargé d'affaires last August, will have a different focus in Italy. As the husband of the former SPÖ leader Pamela Rendi-Wagner, he will certainly play an important role in political perception.