Tag: Sebastian Kurz

Lavrov “unpleasant surprise” of Austria spy scandal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said it was an “unpleasant surprise” in absence of any request from Vienna for  explanations over the affair of a retired Austrian army colonel who had allegedly spied for Moscow. “This was an unpleasant surprise to me. It has been a custom from time immemorial for any country that feels some…

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EU believes in Migration Compact while Austria abstains

“We regret the decision the Austrian government has taken. We continue to believe that migration is a global challenge where only global solutions and global responsibility-sharing will bring results” a Commission spokesperson said at press-briefing in Berlaymont, while commenting on Austria’s abstention from UN migration Global Compact signature. Austria rejects UN migrant pact https://t.co/oqCa8BygsQ via @EC_AVService…

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Kurz regards Egypt as key partner in defeating human trafficking

Salzburg – After the Salzburg summit, the EU intends to deepen its migration cooperation with Egypt and other African countries. President of the European Council Donald Tusk said there was agreement to hold a summit with the Arab League in Egypt in February. On Thursday, Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) described Egypt as exemplary in…

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#Salzburg: May demands realistic approach to Brexit process

EU heads of state or government gather on 19 and 20 September 2018 in #Salzburg, Austria for an informal meeting. The summit is hosted by Sebastian KURZ, Chancellor of Austria, which currently holds the presidency of the Council. The president of the European Council, Donald TUSK, chairs the meeting. He represents the EU together with…

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Kurz aims at negociated Brexit

European Union leaders will discuss Brexit at next meeting hosted by the Austrian presidency of EU in  Salzburg,  September 20,  Prime Minister Theresa May’s office indicated after discussions with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. It is a great honour to welcome @theresa_may in #Salzburg for the festival. In our bilateral meeting we discussed the excellent relations…

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Austrian Presidency challenges EU

Borders, migration, the MFF, and enlargement were key issues in a debate with Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on the EU work programme for the rest of 2018. During its six-month presidency in the Council, the Austrian government intends primarily to promote stronger protection of the EU’s external borders, in order to safeguard open internal borders…

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‘Europe that protects’ – motto of EU Austrian presidency

 ‘Europe that protects’ is the motto – Austria as a broker and bridge builder “During its presidency, Austria intends to take on the role of bridge builder in Europe and reduce the tensions that have recently arisen. It is important to us to strengthen trust in the EU and ensure that the European Union can…

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Kurz welcomes plans for refugee centres outside EU

“I am glad that it has come to one #Trendwende in the European #Migrationspolitik. For the first time, there is approval for refugee centres outside the #EU so-called #Anladeplattformen“, Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz said at arrival for the second day of the EU Summit on migration (#EUCO). Arrival and doorstep @sebastiankurz #AT at the European…

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Kurz suggests Frontex mission in Africa to defeat traffickers

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz suggested European border guards Frontex should be deployed in transit countries in Africa to prevent illegal migrants from undertaking crossings in the Mediterranean Sea in dinky boats, risking their lives. EU border patrol guards should be allowed to operate in northern Africa in order to prevent further migration to Europe, Austrian…

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