Schallenberg and Von der Leyen Had a Conversation

"Austria is and remains a reliable and constructive partner in the European Union," Schallenberg assured afterwards on platform X. Von der Leyen spoke of an "excellent phone call" with Schallenberg.

Von der Leyen Congratulates

The EU Commission President congratulated Schallenberg on his appointment as acting Federal Chancellor of Austria, as she announced on X. "In addition, we discussed current issues and questions that Europe and Austria need to work on together."

Schallenberg emphasized that he is looking forward to further joint cooperation. He also wished von der Leyen, who is in hospital with pneumonia, a speedy recovery.

Schallenberg's Inaugural Visit

Schallenberg is expected in Brussels on Monday for an inaugural visit. Meetings are planned there with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, EU Foreign Representative Kaja Kallas and EU Council President Antonio Costa. On February 3, a EU summit on defense issues will take place, it is the first after the inauguration of the designated US President Donald Trump.

(APA/Red)

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