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New York Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream' of Disarmament
Austria's government will make good on pledges to double its military budget over the next seven years, its chancellor has affirmed, in the latest example of a newly unsettled global outlook driving a boom in defense spending in Europe. The chancellor, Christian Stocker, who took office in March and is a member of the center-right Austrian People's Party, told The New York Times in an interview in Vienna on Monday that the historically neutral Alpine nation must respond to growing threats and uncertainties. That means reversing a decades-long trend of shrinking military budgets as a share of the economy. 'After the fall of the Iron Curtain, after a peace effort that evolved from the 1970s under Jimmy Carter, disarmament was a dream that was dreamed but is now over,' Mr. Stocker said. His comments are the latest response from European leaders to a rapidly changing security situation on the continent, which has wiped out the so-called 'peace dividend' many countries enjoyed after the Cold War. Countries across Europe have pledged to ramp up military spending in the face of Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine and fears that the United States will pull back some or all of the troops, weapons and other support that have for decades helped guarantee European security. Austria's neighbor Germany has pledged to spend 5 percent of its annual economic output on military and strategic infrastructure, an increase financed in part by additional borrowing. Its fellow NATO members committed to the same target last month, under prodding from President Trump. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Qatar Tribune
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
PM, Austria chancellor discuss bilateral ties, Gaza developments
QNADoha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria HE Christian Stocker. During the call, they discussed cooperation relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as a number of issues of common interest. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's continued efforts, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to de-escalate tensions and promote stability and peace in the region. The PM emphasised the importance of international solidarity to pressure all parties for the success of the State of Qatar's joint mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, securing the release of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid to address the dire situation in the Strip.
Qatar Tribune
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar will continue efforts to de-escalate tensions: PM
QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Wednesday received a phone call from Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria HE Christian Stocker. During the call, they discussed bilateralrelations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as a number of issues of common interest. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the State of Qatar's continued efforts, in cooperation with regional and international partners, to de-escalate tensions and promote stability and peace in the region. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairsemphasised the importance of international solidarity to pressure all parties for the success of the State of Qatar's joint mediation efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, securing the release of hostages and detainees, and ensuring the entry of humanitarian aid to address the dire situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Standard
29-06-2025
- Business
- The Standard
IAEA chief says Iran could be enriching uranium within months
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi looks on during a doorstep with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Austrian Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler and Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger at the Austrian Chancellery in Vienna, Austria, June 25, 2025. (Reuters)
Middle East Eye
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
German Chancellor Merz calls on Iran to 'come to the negotiating table'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Iran to return to negotiations to prevent increased escalation in a joint press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. 'Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should be continued, not terminated,' he said on Friday. Speaking a day after a Brussels summit that convened EU leaders to discuss pressing issues, Stocker also reiterated a call for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
