Austrian Chancellor: Neutrality requires self-defense, Armed Forces modernization

At Austria's National Day ceremony, the Chancellor stressed that neutrality does not absolve Austria from ensuring its own security, signaling a shift toward greater defense investment. The event highlighted the swearing-in of 1,015 recruits and modernization of the Austrian Armed Forces, reflecting a response to heightened European security concerns. This marks a notable rhetorical shift from Austria's traditional passive neutrality stance.

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