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The imminent Presidency of the EU made for all Remmidemmi on the Schladming mountain of 1.906 meters high, not only because dozens of – and foreign journalists and camera crews. Because for the prelude not to be a pure political event, the population was invited to the "Picnic Summit", with snacks and picnic blankets with the inscription "Servus Europa". Despite the ten degrees and overcast sky rather modest, according to the organizers, more than 5,000 invitations to high-altitude air and "political appearance" followed, as one guest said .
The sun then found itself at the press conference "Schafalm" but still occasionally their way through the cloud cover – the highly desired by the backdrop of the organizers, the Dachstein, but not could be seen in full glory. The politicians, of course, did not allow themselves to be misled and shamelessly proclaimed their message: "It was proud and happy to take over the presidency on July 1," said Kurz, "a great honor for us but also a great responsibility. " The environment describes Kurz as indicating tensions with Russia, an unpredictable situation in the United States and Brexit as a challenge.
As a "bridge builder", they wanted to reduce "tensions" in the EU. "We want to create a Europe that protects," said the Chancellor. It is about creating security and protecting prosperity. We only succeed if there is good cooperation between all states and EU institutions, insisted Kurz. The Chancellor's statement was not only darkened by the buzzing that threatened the security of senior politicians, but also by the resounding vocals of a handful of protesters from the "radical left" who protested against asylum policies. in force.
– in addition to budget negotiations and Brexit – one of the priorities of the Austrian presidency in the second half of the year. On the sidelines of the launch event, Mr. Kurz told the APA that he needed "close cooperation" with the North African states to put in place. Effectively implement the "landing platforms" for refugees agreed at the EU summit. To this end, there should also be an EU-Africa Summit during the Austrian Presidency. Asked how to negotiate with countries with unstable political conditions like Libya, Kurz said that "not all states are unstable." For example, there are clear contacts in Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, and Libya also has "a government recognized by us". Of course, one would have to "accommodate" the states (financially), Kurz said – but: "The cost of these landing platforms would be much lower than for our asylum systems in Europe right now."
Borisov grants anyway that security and protection can only be achieved if you are united in the EU. The Prime Minister also promised Kurz all support during the EU presidency before hugging the Austrian Chancellor amicably. "First of all: hello!", Tusk then tried to find greetings in German, then point out that Austria is a central bridge builder. In short, Tusk will have the feeling of making the "Brückenbauer Presidency" a success for all of Europe.
Austria could not have chosen a better motto than "A Europe that protects," thought Tusk. was it a primitive human need? It is not xenophobia, but politics must enforce the law and protect the external borders, he said in the face of the current debate on migration. Tusk must be united in the effort of security and stability. "I'm counting on you, Sebastian," said the president of the EU Council.
The escadrille handover took place in the form of a pennant of the EU, which Borisov gave in front of the cameras. At the beginning of the game, the pennants are often exchanged.
Borissov sees the European Union in a "political crisis" anyway. "We have seen how many countries have sent people to power who are flat against migrants," said Saturday afternoon after his return from symbolic "transfer" to Chancellor Kurz.
Borisov raised a report of the Bulgarian press agency In addition to the protection of the EU's external borders, the BTA also pointed out that the agreement on refugees with Turkey was essential to the solution of the refugee crisis. However, the EU is deficit in payments agreed to Turkey, criticized conservative politicians. "It is currently only a gesture of goodwill that Turkey prevents migrants from crossing the border into Bulgaria," he said.
In the first half, Bulgaria campaigned for the EU countries to move. The black and blue German government does not want to know it and instead wants to focus on reducing the influx of migrants. At the EU summit on Friday, heads of state and government rejected the mandatory distribution of refugees in Europe.
In front of some 3,500 spectators on Saturday night, the presidency of the EU presidency is held a few hours before the official handover at midnight. Europe Live "has ended Cesar Sampson has sung" Nobody But You ", with which he had reached the unexpected third place in the Eurovision Song Contest.The Seer has provided the popular contribution, while Opus has offered Austropop
A highlight in the Planai Stadium was probably the largest group in the world: About 500 musicians from all over Austria as well as France, Italy and Hungary make a contribution to the musical "Servus Europa" At the beginning of the concert, they played "The Ode to Joy", the European anthem, and sung by a children's choir.
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