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Austria is a member state of the European Union that actively participates in its policy initiatives, such as supporting dual-use export controls [1] and European Strategic Autonomy {fact:2, fact:5}. Furthermore, Austria's defense and neutrality policies are directly influenced by the European Union's collective defense obligations under the Lisbon Treaty [2] and the political climate surrounding the union [3].
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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu 4 facts
claimAustria increased its support for European defense projects in response to United States President Donald Trump's criticism of the European Union.
accountDuring its EU presidency in the second half of 2018, Austria supported European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) and emphasized the need to build up Europe’s defense technological and industrial base.
claimAustria considers European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) important for the European Union because it expects the United States will eventually turn away from Europe.
claimIf European Strategic Autonomy (ESA) develops further, Austria may be forced to re-evaluate its neutrality and military capabilities to fulfill Article 42.7 of the Lisbon Treaty, which is the European Union's collective defense clause.
Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org 1 fact
claimAustria, France, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, and Italy support strengthening dual-use export control frameworks within the European Union.