2023-05-31 20:00:37 Innsbruck (OTS) – The interior ministers of the European Union are meeting next week. Migration will be high on the agenda. Solutions cannot be expected – because they are difficult and because interests diverge too much. It is much cheaper to close borders than to guarantee a basic income”: The Italian political scientist … Read more
2023-05-31 07:24:01 UKRAINIAN CEREALS EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said on Tuesday it was necessary to extend “at least” until the end of October the restrictions imposed by five EU states on the import of Ukrainian cereals, despite opposition of Kiev and resistance from part of the Twenty-Seven. While the lifting of customs duties in … Read more
2023-05-27 16:00:30 Help with demining underpins Austria’s unconditional solidarity with Ukraine Vienna (OTS) – The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, which has been going on for more than 15 months and violates international law, has caused an acute humanitarian emergency nationwide. The situation has worsened dramatically due to the systematic destruction of vital infrastructure … Read more
2023-05-13 14:10:16 Clear commitment to increased Austro-Indian cooperation on readmission issues and legal labor migration Vienna/New Delhi/Stockholm (OTS) – Combating illegal migration is a common priority for Austria and India, especially given the dramatic increase in the number of illegal migrants arriving from India last year. In view of this development, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg … Read more
2023-05-07 08:06:30 Global networking of ombudspersons essential for strengthening human rights Vienna (OTS) – From 07.-12. On May 19, Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz, who is also General Secretary of the IOI, will receive ombudspersons from all parts of the world. “This board meeting is an essential part of successful cooperation between ombuds organizations worldwide. Personalities from … Read more
2023-05-01 12:24:04 Vienna (OTS) – On May 7, 2023, a commemorative meeting will be held at Schwarzenbergplatz in Vienna to mark the 78th anniversary of Europe’s liberation from National Socialism. This year, it is more important than ever to engage in peace efforts and dialogue, and to revisit the dark and destructive Nazi past. The … Read more
Iran’s threat to Azerbaijan. How to prevent another war. Vienna (OTS) – These were the main topics of the high-level conference that took place on April 6th in the Hotel Bristol in Vienna. “Europe proved unprepared for the crisis resulting from the conflict in Ukraine. Nobody foresaw the rising prices, the food shortages and the … Read more
EU institutions and Ministry of Education invite you to the annual conference of the “EUrope in Schools” network Vienna (OTS) – What skills do young people need in order to be able to participate democratically? How can we best promote critical thinking, youth participation and trust in democracy and science? Questions like these were the … Read more