'The World Has Changed,' — Austrian Official Signals Openness to Debate over Joining NATO After Decades of Neutrality

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Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) is ready to negotiate abandoning military neutrality and joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, she said in an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt.

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The head of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Beate Maynl-Raisinger, stated that she was open to discussion about Austria's accession to NATO, and this discussion "may be very useful", although the public is not very popular with this idea.

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Austria plans to double its defense spending over the next seven years, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker announced. At the same time, our northern neighbor is also apparently signaling its openness to NATO membership. At least according to the Austrian Foreign Minister. "Austria cannot rely solely on its traditional neutrality for protection," Beate Meinl-Reisinger said in a recent interview.

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Austrian Minister of Code Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger said that neutrality in itself no longer guarantees Austria's security.

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Read all the latest developments and news about the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine in the live ticker on ntv.de.

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Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said in an interview with the German newspaper "Welt" that Austria might abandon its neutrality towards Russia and join NATO. She added: "One thing is clear: neutrality alone will not protect us. In an increasingly uncertain global security situation and against the backdrop of Russia's increasing aggression, Austria will protect investments in our defense." The minister indicated that her country …