In view of the war in Ukraine, the government wants to revise Austria’s outdated security strategy. The NEOS speak out against “think bans” – and do not want to leave neutrality untouched. The rise of NEOS also sparked interesting discussions in the “Krone” community!
“The neutrality in this form, as it is being brought to us here, is a thing of the past since accession to the European Union at the latest,” says NEOS Secretary General Douglas Hoyos excitedly. This led to lively discussions among our readers about Austrian neutrality. users Dolor33 summarized our story.
Eternal neutrality
The fact is that Austria has been strictly military neutral since 1955. Since the signing of the state treaty, including additional clauses, we have stayed out of military conflict (away from UN peacekeeping missions). Many users join here KroneLeser1874001 and believe that this should also be the case in the future.
turning point?
But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has revived the debate about our neutrality. users F. Meyer believes that even neutrality cannot stop anyone determined to conquer our country.
In the end, the people decide
Austria is non-aligned, but will it remain so in the future? We will (unfortunately) have to deal with this question in the coming years. But the question of which path Austria will take in the future and who has the last word is being answered by users rensualk striking in one word.
What do you think of our neutrality? We look forward to your comments!
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
