National Security Council meets: urgent topics on the table!

National Security Council meets: urgent topics on the table!

Wien, Österreich - The Federal Government came together today into a Council of Ministers, but in the context of which planned decisions were postponed. Following the meeting it was announced that the reports the Federal Chancellery

In the course of geopolitical developments, especially after the Ukraine conflict, Austria's strategic security situation has been fundamentally changed. The Council of Ministers has therefore recognized the need to revise and develop the Austrian security strategy (ÖSS). This new ÖSS is intended to take classic topics of internal and external security into account in a comprehensive understanding of security. A steering group from different ministries will lead to the development of this strategy, supported by a working group that is responsible for the structure and content.

Central goals of the security strategy

The new security strategy has ambitious objectives. Among other things, it strives to protect the Austrian population comprehensively and at the same time protect the rule of law and democratic constitutional regulations as well as the basic and freedom rights. The focus is also on guaranteeing sovereignty and territorial integrity in Austria. Another important concern is sustainable climate protection in order to provide effective protection to the livelihoods and the environment. The Security strategy emphasizes the need to promote security and stability both within the EU and in its neighborhood.

A transparent implementation of the ÖSS is sought, and all parties represented in the National Council are invited to actively participate in the process. Information events in June and October 2023 should inform about the progress of revising the strategy.