Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the unprovoked violation of the EU’s airspace by #Russia

Deeply concerned about today’s air strikes which violate #Qatar‘s territorial integrity & sovereignty. They put the hostages at risk & undermine negotiations for an urgently needed ceasefire in Gaza. We call on all to refrain from further actions that threaten regional stability.

Another horrific Russian airstrike on #Ukraine with more than 20 civilian deaths, this time in the Donetsk region. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. This must stop! #StandbyUkraine

#Nepal | Statement by the spokesperson on the latest developments

🎥 Live um +/- 14:30 Uhr: Pressestatement von Außenministerin @BMeinl und der EU-Kommissarin für Erweiterung, @MartaKosEU bmeia.gv.at/ministerium/pr…

Last night, Russia launched another brutal airstrike on #Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Pressure on Russia, including sanctions, must be further increased! #StandByUkraine

We communicated to the Russian chargé d’affaires that the inflicted damage against the offices of the EU delegation in #Kyjiv is unacceptable! Attacks against civilian infrastructure have to stop! An immediate #ceasefire is urgently needed! #StandbyUkraine.

We are appalled by the killing of civilians, including journalists and healthcare workers, in Israeli airstrikes on #NasserHospital. Attacks on hospitals are a flagrant violation of international law. We need an immediate and permanent #ceasefire!

On #Ukraine's #IndependenceDay we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. This includes continued support in areas such as humanitarian demining! Let’s seize the current momentum to end the war & achieve a comprehensive, just & lasting #peace.

Austria condemns #Israel’s decision to approve thousands of new housing units in the E1 area of the West Bank. This plan violates international law and risks permanently endangering prospects for a two-state solution. We urge the Israeli government to reconsider this decision.

Europäische und transatlantische Einheit, anhaltende Unterstützung für die #Ukraine und noch stärkerer Druck auf Russland sind notwendig, um einen umfassenden, gerechten und dauerhaften #Frieden in der Ukraine zu erreichen.

Austria fully supports US efforts to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine through high-level diplomacy. It remains essential that no decision is made about Ukraine without Ukraine. #StandByUkraine🇺🇦

5 years ago, #Belarusians were denied their democratic electoral rights. The release of the opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky & 13 other political prisoners in June was an important step, but over 1,100 political prisoners remain in prison. They must be released immediately!

Important step towards peace between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan achieved in Washington today: We support the initialling of a peace agreement for the benefit of the whole region. 🇦🇹 stands ready to assist in next steps.

80 Jahre nach dem Atombombenabwurf auf #Hiroshima bekräftigt Österreich sein Engagement für eine Welt ohne Atomwaffen. Gemeinsam mit Partnern setzt sich Österreich für Rüstungskontrolle und multilaterale Abrüstungsbemühungen ein. #nuclearban

50 years after the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, we need the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe @OSCE more than ever: to defend the rules-based international order and to rebuild trust.

The ongoing violence in southern #Syria is deeply troubling. We strongly condemn the attacks against the Druze community and call on all internal&foreign actors to deescalate. Syria’s sovereignty must be respected; stability&protection for all its citizens need to be ensured.

Russia‘s hybrid attacks aim to undermine our security & democracy. Together with 🇬🇧, the 🇪🇺 sends a strong signal: those spreading disinformation, sabotage & cyberattacks will face consequences–including sanctions. Our support for Ukraine remains unshaken.

On #InternationalJusticeDay, we mark the adoption of the #RomeStatute in 1998 — laying the foundation for the @IntlCrimCourt. Austria stands firmly behind a strong, independent #ICC that holds individuals accountable for international crimes. #Accountability #MoreJustWorld

🎥 Live now: Press conference with Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar  🇦🇹 🇩🇪 🇮🇱 www.bmeia.gv.at/ministerium/...

In Rom bei Freunden 🇮🇹 Österreich & Italien stehen für ein starkes, geeintes Europa. Danke an @Antonio_Tajani für den guten Austausch zur Zusammenarbeit, Südtirol & aktuellen Krisen von Ukraine bis Nahost. Nur Miteinander schafft Sicherheit – in Europa & darüber hinaus.

Many thanks to our Czech friends for a successful year of 🇦🇹 - 🇨🇿 - 🇸🇰 cooperation in the #Slavkov3 format! We’re #strongertogether – as neighbours and close partners within the EU! Looking forward to our continued cooperation under Slovakia’s #S3 Presidency!

Congratulations to our Polish friends @Poland25EU on a successful EU Presidency! 👏 All the best to @eu2025dk for the upcoming months. Looking forward to working together to strengthen our European Union!

🌈 #WeStandWithPride #Budapest Peaceful assembly & freedom of expression are fundamental rights and core European values. Governments must respect and protect them — for all citizens, regardless of who they love. AT stands with all who raise their voices for equality and dignity.

80 years ago, the #UNCharter was signed. It marked the beginning of a new world order based on int’l law & cooperation, where might does not make right but where the rule of law prevails. In times like these, the #UNCharter should remain our guiding beacon of hope, more than ever.

Heute unterzeichneten die #Ukraine und der #Europarat den Vertrag für das #Sondertribunal über das Verbrechen der Aggression gegen die UA – ein starkes Zeichen gegen Straflosigkeit. 🇦🇹 hat aktiv an den Verhandlungen teilgenommen & war auch Gastgeber von Gesprächen in Wien.

Happy International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy! Women continue to play a critical role in diplomacy — contributing to stability, security and dialogue, often under very difficult circumstances. Today we want to celebrate their important contributions!

Aus dem #Iran konnten dank des Einsatzes der österreichischen Botschaft in Teheran mit sechs Bussen auf dem Landweg über 140 Personen, darunter über 60 Österreicherinnen und Österreicher, ausreisen. 3/3

Heute früh ist in Wien eine vom #TeamBMEIA organisierte Maschine der AustrianAirlines aus Sharm El Sheikh gelandet. Es ist uns gelungen, 155 Personen, darunter 78 Österreicher, sicher nach 🇦🇹 zu bringen. Diese waren zuvor von der 🇦🇹 Botschaft in Tel Aviv nach Ägypten gelangt. 2/3

In einem gemeinsamen Kraftakt ist es dem #TeamBMEIA mit den Österreichischen Botschaften in der Region & in Zusammenarbeit mit Partnern gelungen, bis dato rd. 350 Personen, darunter Staatsangehörige von Partnerstaaten, bei der Ausreise aus #Israel & dem #Iran zu unterstützen. 1/3

We are horrified by the brutal terror attack on a church in #Damascus that claimed many innocent lives. Syria’s Christian community must be protected. ISIS has no future — not in Syria, not anywhere.

#Russian airstrikes continue to cause horrific suffering in #Ukraine, killing and wounding dozens of innocent Ukrainians last night in Kyjiw. Attacks must stop now – a comprehensive and unconditional #ceasefire is urgently needed!

Wichtige Hinweise für #Österreicherinnen und #Österreicher in #Israel und im #Iran: Wir bitten alle Österreicherinnen und Österreicher in der Region, sich bei auslandsregistrierung.bmeia.gv.at zu registrieren, sollte dies noch nicht erfolgt sein.

Erfreulicher Fortschritt für die Autonomie #Südtirols: Die italienische Regierung hat am 12.6. den mit Südtirol abgestimmten Entwurf für eine Revision des Autonomiestatuts angenommen. Österreich hofft nun auf eine zügige Behandlung im italienischen Parlament!

#Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

Statement by Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger on current developments in the Middle East @BMeinl

Österreicherinnen und Österreicher in der Region rufen wir dazu auf, lokalen Sicherheitsanweisungen zu folgen, unsere Reise- & Sicherheitshinweise zu beachten & sich bei auslandsregistrierung.bmeia.gv.at zu registrieren, falls noch nicht erfolgt.

Heartbroken by the news of the terrible plane crash in #Ahmedabad. Our thoughts are with the families of the passengers and all those affected by this tragedy. We stand in solidarity with the people of India, the UK, Canada and Portugal in this difficult moment.

Die Meldungen vom Amoklauf in #Graz erschüttern mich zutiefst. Es ist nicht fassbar und unerträglich. Mein Mitgefühl und meine Trauer sind bei den Opfern und ihren Angehörigen. Niemand kann sich das Leid vorstellen, als Mutter dreier Kinder zerreißt es mir das Herz.

Statement by Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger on the school shooting in #Graz

State Secretary Schellhorn is participating at the #UNOceanConference today. Sinking islands & melting glaciers threaten livelihoods of communities around the world. This also affects landlocked countries like #Austria. We want to be a partner to find effective solutions. #UNOC3

Last night, #Russia’s brutal airstrikes once again claimed the lives of innocent civilians all over #Ukraine. We must increase the pressure on Russia to stop its war of aggression against Ukraine. The time for a comprehensive and unconditional #ceasefire is now!

We deeply regret the new sanctions imposed by the US against four judges of the @IntlCrimCourt. The work of the @IntlCrimCourt in fighting impunity for international crimes must not be undermined. Austria will continue to protect its independence & impartiality.

🎥 Live um +/- 14:00: Pressekonferenz zur Bestellung von Sonderemissären zur Bewerbung der österreichischen UNO-Sicherheitsratskandidatur 🇦🇹 🇺🇳: www.bmeia.gv.at/ministerium/...

Die Auslandsservice-App des Außenministeriums ist Gewinner des Community Voting beim 🇦🇹 Verwaltungspreis 2025. Egal ob im Urlaub oder bei einem Wohnsitz im Ausland: Mit der App ist das #TeamBMEIA rund um die Uhr für Österreicherinnen & Österreicher da, wenn‘s drauf ankommt.

Congratulations to the newly elected Members of the #UNSecurityCouncil: Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia and Liberia. 🇦🇹 will be your reliable partner! Next year this time, we hope to be elected to the UNSC and share one year on the Council with you!

Österreich verurteilt den tödlichen Angriff auf einen humanitären WFP/UNICEF-Konvoi in Al Fasher, #Sudan. Unser tief empfundenes Beileid gilt den Angehörigen der Getöteten. Humanitäre Helfer dürfen niemals Ziel von Gewalt sein!

The new foreign agents law in #Georgia together with other recently adopted legislation are a strong blow against civil society & the freedom of media in Georgia. We call on the Georgian authorities to listen to the demands of its citizens for a democratic & European future.

Full #solidarity with our neighbour and EU partner #Czechia.

Horrified by Russia’s brutal attack on #Kyiv & other Ukrainian cities. Once again, innocent civilians, including children were killed. We urgently need stronger global pressure on Russia for a ceasefire & negotiations for lasting peace. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families.