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Middle East Eye
a day ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
German Chancellor Merz calls on Iran to 'come to the negotiating table'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Iran to return to negotiations to prevent increased escalation in a joint press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. 'Cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should be continued, not terminated,' he said on Friday. Speaking a day after a Brussels summit that convened EU leaders to discuss pressing issues, Stocker also reiterated a call for Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
HM The Sultan receives phone call from Austrian Chancellor
Muscat - His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria. During the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan and the Austrian Chancellor reviewed the sound relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Austria. They discussed ways to develop areas of cooperation and partnership in various sectors in a manner that achieves the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries. His Majesty the Sultan and the Austrian Chancellor also commended the decision of ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, deemed a measure to protect the security and stability of the region. They also stressed the importance of consolidating dialogue, resolving disputes through peaceful means and wisdom, and according priority to the supreme interests of countries and peoples.
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE President, Austrian Chancellor say Iran-Israel ceasefire key to regional security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed hope that the Iran-Israel ceasefire would serve as a step towards renewed regional security during a call with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The two leaders reaffirmed that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving the current crisis and safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the region. Sheikh Mohamed and Stocker also explored opportunities to strengthen UAE-Austria relations within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the two countries, in a manner that supports mutual growth and prosperity for the two nations. The Emirati-Austrian relationship, which spans five decades, continues to deepen under the CSP established in 2021. The partnership aims to enhance cooperation across key sectors, including political, diplomatic, security, economic and technological fields. This follows a recent phone call between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Austria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.
TAG 91.1
3 days ago
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE President, Austrian Chancellor say Iran-Israel ceasefire key to regional security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed hope that the Iran-Israel ceasefire would serve as a step towards renewed regional security during a call with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The two leaders reaffirmed that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving the current crisis and safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the region. Sheikh Mohamed and Stocker also explored opportunities to strengthen UAE-Austria relations within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between the two countries, in a manner that supports mutual growth and prosperity for the two nations. The Emirati-Austrian relationship, which spans five decades, continues to deepen under the CSP established in 2021. The partnership aims to enhance cooperation across key sectors, including political, diplomatic, security, economic and technological fields. This follows a recent phone call between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Austria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, during which they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.
DW
19-06-2025
- Politics
- DW
Austria plans gun control measures after school shooting
Austria's coalition government is taking steps to tighten gun laws following a deadly school shooting that shocked the country last week. A 21-year-old gunman killed 10 people and then himself at his former high school in the southern city of Graz using a shotgun and Glock pistol he owned legally. Austria has a relatively relaxed policy on firearms purchases when compared to other European countries, and the shooting has prompted the government to tighten some rules. Current rules allow for shotgun purchases for any adult who has not been banned from owning weapons. Meanwhile, buying a Glock requires a gun permit pending a psychological test and a minimum age of 21. Minimum age for gun ownership to be raised Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker introduced some of the proposed reforms during a press conference after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday in Vienna. "We ... promised that we would not go back to business as usual and that we would draw the right conclusions from this crime to live up to the responsibility we have," Stocker said. "Today's cabinet decision shows that we are fulfilling that responsibility," he added. At the top of the list is raising the minimum age to buy a dangerous firearm from 21 to 25 years old. The waiting period between purchase and receipt of a firearm will be raised from three days to four weeks. Newly issued gun permits are set to expire after eight years. Emphasis on mental health More emphasis is also to be placed on psychological tests required for gun owners. The government also plans to increase the number of school psychologists over the next three years. "In the future, school psychology must no longer be the exception, but the rule," Stocker said. Grief and shock in Austria after deadly school shooting The aim is to identify potential dangers at an early stage and make access to particularly dangerous weapons more difficult, the chancellor added. The assailant had failed a psychological screening test required for military service, but the armed forces are not currently permitted to share that information. Along these lines, the government said better data transfer between the armed forces and firearm regulatory agencies is another measure that will ensure this information is considered in gun permit applications. "Anyone who is dangerous should no longer be allowed to own a firearm," said Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler. An investigation into the possible motive of the shooter is ongoing.
