Today we celebrate #EuropeDay 🇪🇺
The day commemorates the Schuman Declaration, a vision of unity that would lead to the birth of the #EU and make war between its member states unthinkable. The EU stands as a testament to these ideals, promoting peace & unity across Europe.

Today, Austria honors 75 years of the Council of Europe - 75 years advancing

➡️human rights,
➡️democracy and
➡️ the rule of law in #Europe .

Our commitment to these values has never been more vital than in these times.
#OurRightsOurFuture #CoE75

Austria strongly condemns #Russian #cyber campaigns against #EU Member States including attacks on state institutions and political actors. Together with our partners we are determined to prevent, deter & respond to such unacceptable malicious behaviour.

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Deeply concerned by the violence against peaceful protestors in #Georgia . 🇬🇪

Peaceful assembly & free speech are cornerstones of any democracy. We support Georgians' right to protest & urge a return to dialogue. A strong civil society is vital for Georgia's European path. 🇪🇺

30 years ago, two young men tragically lost their lives in #Imola . Together with my colleagues from #Brazil Mauro Vieira and #Italy Antonio Tajani, today we commemorate Roland #Ratzenberger & Ayrton #Senna .

May their memory inspire us all through the unifying power of sports!

Good to meet my colleague from #Brazil Mauro Vieira. Was briefed about priorities of 🇧🇷‘s current #G20 presidency & plans for #BRICS .

In-depth discussion about the tense situation in the Middle East. United in our commitment to peace and security in the region.

Itamaraty Brazil 🇧🇷

20 Jahre EU-Erweiterung, 20 Jahre Österreich im Herzen Europas 🇪🇺

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Humanity at the crossroads: Autonomous weapons systems will soon fill the world’s battlefields. We have to take action & agree on int‘l rules to ensure that decisions over life or death are never taken by machines!

➡️ Kicking off #AWS2024Vienna with 900+ guests from 142 states

When humanity is at the crossroads, we need to take the right turn❗️

Today MFA Austria hosts representatives from 140+ States, int‘l organisations & civil society for the first int’l conference on #AutonomousWeaponsSystems .

Join #AWS2024Vienna live ➡️ bmeia.gv.at/en/european-fo…

1 day to go until #AWS2024Vienna

Really excited to see the last preparations.

Beautiful spring weather in #Vienna

More than 140 states + 900 delegates will talk about a profound issue of our time - a Crossroads for Humanity !

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#humancontrol

#Iraq ’s legislation criminalising same-sex relations is deeply disturbing. We call on Iraqi parliament to rescind this decision which violates #HumanRights .

Russia: Disregarding international law & rules, 🇷🇺continues to take measures against EU companies.

Subsidiaries of Italian & German companies were put under 'temporary external management' by a RU firm.

The EU calls on Russia to reverse these measures
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Today I welcomed Foreign Minister of #CostaRica Arnoldo Andre Tinoco to Vienna, in the run-up to the #AWS2024Vienna conference on autonomous weapons systems.

We focused on our shared priority of disarmament but also on trade affairs and regional developments. 🇦🇹🤝🇨🇷

Österreich und die Schweiz verbindet eine enge Strategische Partnerschaft & Freundschaft:

🔹 der militärischen #Neutralität verpflichtet
🔹 Sitz der Vereinten Nationen 🇺🇳
🔹 aktiv im Dialog 🇦🇹🤝🇨🇭

Danke, lieber @IgnazioCassis für den herzlichen Empfang in meiner Geburtsstadt!

Full agenda at today’s #FAC 🇪🇺 in #Luxembourg :

➡️ Unequivocal #EU response to #Iran ’s unacceptable escalation
➡️ Exchange with colleagues from the Gulf
➡️ Discussion on the forgotten crisis in #Sudan and 🇦🇹 support

Israel/Palestine: 🇪🇺 imposes sanctions on violent extremist 🇮🇱 #settlers and their organisations, responsible for serious human rights abuses against Palestinians in the #WestBank , incl. torture & and for the violation of right to property. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…

BiH: latest legislative initiatives in Rep Srpska assembly would undermine the constitutional order, fundamental freedoms & 🇪🇺 path of 🇧🇦. The RS leadership should stop them. Any action against basic principles of BiH will have serious consequences. europa.eu/!xfmqCn

Less than two weeks left until #AWS2024 kicks off in Vienna.
 
Take a look at the conference programme, tackling crucial topics from regulatory challenges to ethical implications of AI in weaponry ⬇️

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Spoke to FM Bou Habib in light of dangerous developments in the Middle East. Underlined our strong support for #Lebanon ‘s stability and the need to avoid a regional escalation. Reiterated our commitment to @UNIFIL - it is imperative to ensure the peacekeepers’ safety.

Called FM ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz to assure him of our strong support in light of the unprecedented and unacceptable Iranian attack. Austria is fully committed to #Israel ’s security.

Underlined the need to prevent a conflagration in the Middle East.