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Austrian foreign minister opens door to NATO membership debate
Beate Meinl-Reisinger says neutrality alone no longer protects Austria, though she acknowledges no parliamentary or public majority exists for joining the alliance.
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Beate Meinl-Reisinger
Foreign Minister of Austria, Austrian Federal Government
What we have reported
- Called for a national debate on NATO membership in a Welt interview, arguing neutrality alone cannot protect Austria.
- Co-presented the government programme; her party must approve the deal at a Sunday meeting with a two-thirds majority.
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