Let Others Wage War For You, Thou, Happy Austria, Stay Neutral?


2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Let Others Wage War For You, Thou, Happy Austria, Stay Neutral?
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Wednesday, 28. August
90 minutes
English
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According to a poll, 72 % of Austrians expect other EU members to defend them in case of a military attack, but only 14 % say that Austria should support other EU members with armed troops. This attitude is also reflected in statements from government officials and could lead to Austria’s isolation. Time for an honest discussion about the tension between neutrality and solidarity and the consequences for Austrian security policy.

 

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Anna Maria Corazza Bildt

Member of the European Parliament, 2009 - 2019. Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO Tabiano Castello. International Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Stephanie Fenkart

Director International Institute for Peace
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Eamon Gilmore

Senior Advisor | Former EUSR for Human Rights European Institute for Peace
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Christoph Schwarz

Research Fellow Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy
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Thomas Mayr-Harting

Chair of the International Advisory Board European Forum Alpbach