Austria's path to active peace policy: Laimer calls for dialogue and humanity

Austria's path to active peace policy: Laimer calls for dialogue and humanity

Österreich - On June 16, 2025, the SPÖ defense spokesman Robert Laimer commented on the importance of an active foreign policy for Austria in the run-up to the upcoming budget debate in the National Council. He made it clear that peace was not a matter of course and that Austria had to position itself as a neutral, reliable voice in international politics. "We are not allowed to act as a passive viewer," said Laimer, and appealed to the federal government to participate more active in international events.

The united nations support countries to peace in the transition of conflicts by carrying out multidimensional peace security operations. These missions include various tasks that focus on the preservation of peace, the protection of civilians and the promotion of human rights. Such intervening measures are often initiated by the UN Security Council and require the cooperation of all Member States.

However, the United Nations are not only faced with challenges in the preservation of peace, but also in adapting their structures and procedures to modern forms of conflict. Critics of collective security emphasize the dependence on the national interests of the Member States, which can restrict the effectiveness of the UN activities. According to the explanations of bpb , an effective collective security system is dependent on trust and clear standards, which is currently strong through the veto-right of the constant members of the Security Council, including the USA and Russia is restricted.

The Security Council has the main responsibility for world peace and can take measures to move aggressors to comply with peaceful behaviors. However, despite this authority, the efficiency of the UN often remains dependent on the support of the Member States, which is often not sufficient to meet the requirements of new types of conflict.