The government wants to adjust Austria’s security strategy. The United States have always been seen as a protective power, said Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP). In the past, Russia was also called a strategic partner.
The new security strategy must be presented to the parliament and discussed there. In the past, reliable partners are no longer, there is a manny threat, said Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Neos). The government of disinformation, terrorism and radicalization mentioned as examples.
In the future, the government is planning to involve the population on questions about foreign and safety policy, for example in the form of the meetings of citizens. It also wants to create more awareness of democracy, risks and threats in schools and training institutions, said it. Experts from science and companies must also be integrated more.
Military Solidarity contribution
At the EU level, the three-person coalition is planning a military solidarity contribution and non-military support. Meinl Reisinger and Tanner said that neutrality alone cannot protect Austria. However, the armed forces can protect. According to Tanner, the defense budget must be increased. The government program has two percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) until 2032.
The government closes its exam in the federal chancellery on Wednesday and this day it should be about labor market issues. Input is available at the AMS board members Petra Draxl and Johannes Kopf. Decisions are then officially approved in the Council of Ministers.
Source: Krone
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