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@andiias @NatalieDavis

Maybe this already happens? But from Austrians' politicians point of view it's probably more important that neutrality is very popular in #Austria
I just wish we had a honest discussion about it. Basically, because neutral Austria became surrounded by #NATO countries over the last decades, many assume that we will be fine anyway.

I think it's clear that the selfish way Austria (and also #Switzerland) currently defines its neutrality is bad for PR in other countries. If Austria wants to take part in something, neutrality is not a problem, but if the government does not want to take part in an initiative, it's "Oh no, we're neutral".

So, Austria wants to get all benefits but does not want to join efforts to defend the European continent and values? Got it.

"Neutral Austria to join European Sky Shield initiative

The Austrian government wants the country to join the European Sky Shield initiative, an air protection group launched by Germany, sparking accusations from the far-right that the move violates the country’s military neutrality.

Austria is not a NATO member and is well-known for calling on others to respect the neutral country standard. Meanwhile, Chancellor Karl Nehammer argued for carve-outs on security guarantees for Ukraine during a leaders’ summit in Brussels last week, citing neutrality.

“The threat situation has massively intensified due to the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine. Austria will therefore join the European air defence initiative, Sky Shield,” Nehammer said on Saturday."

🔗: euractiv.com/section/politics/

#Austria #SkyShield
#Ukraine #StandWithUkraine #Russia #RussiaIsATerroristState

EURACTIVNeutral Austria to join European Sky Shield initiativeBy Nikolaus J. Kurmayer