The minimum you must know


The Republic of Austria is an inland country bordering Germany that speaks German. Therefore, English-speaking visitors could become alarmed there by peace-loving well intentioned Austrians. (See the Germany peace page for more information.) But the Austrian government is so peaceful they consider themselves nearly militarily neutral in Ukraine.


Like her predecessor, the country's Minister for International Affairs, Meinl Reisinger, gave an eloquent and passionate speech in favor of peace and in defense of Ukrainian independence at the United Nations.

Beate Meinl Reisinger

Federal Minister for European and International Affairs

Austria

80th session of the United Nations

Alexander Schallenberg

Federal Minister for European and International Affairs

Austria

79th Session of the United Nations

Austria is a member of the European Union and consequently participant in the NATO security alliance.


Austria is at peace and seeks improving relations globally.