The occupation of Karl Nehammer as director of the European Investment Bank EIB does not seem to encounter much euphoria at the Neos. This can at least be closed from a current interview with Party Leader defeated Meinl Reisinger. She kept her opinion for herself, she gave herself cryptic.
In an interview in ORF “ZIB2” the minister led on the subject: the appointment of the former Chancellor, who was proclaimed by critics as a post Schaher, was “not a decision by the federal government, but the board of directors” and therefore did not have to continue the council of ministers.
Nehammer qualified? “Keep the opinion for me”
About the immediate issue of her attitude towards the Nehammer’s qualification for the position, Meinl-Reisinger explained diplomatically: “I allow myself the right to keep my opinion in this case.” She added: “I believe that different qualifications are required for the position”, but also did not want to share her personal assessment publicly.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the coalition “corresponded in a very transparent way in all areas in all areas”, but opened whether this transparency was also given in this case.
Trump’s rates a “separate situation”
With regard to the situation of foreign policy, the minister stated that the situation had changed fundamentally. She described the current situation as a “classic separate situation, especially in economic issues”. The minister emphasized the importance of a rule -based economic order and explained that it was difficult for small countries, especially if politics is based on the enforcement of their own interests by strength.
“It is more important to meet each other at eye level instead of blackmailing each other,” said Meinl Reisinger. She assured: “We are in Austria, but also in Europe – we are talking about one voice here in Europe – strong enough to move something.”
Leans longer conscription
For Austrian neutrality, the Minister of Foreign Affairs confirmed the “Dedication to the European Defense Union with full and active participation in Austria”. An expansion of the mandatory military service is “not planned”, but the defense capacity must be guaranteed. “Neutrality not only means that military allies are not accessible, but also extensive national defense,” she explained.
With regard to internal safety, Meinl Reisinger explained that the “very sensitive subject” of the monitoring of the messenger, who had rejected the Neos in the past, had now “found a good way”. It is taken “enough time to” implement the actions accordingly constitutional and without mass supervision “.
Source: Krone
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