https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/austria/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations France and Austria maintain friendly political relations. Austria and France share many converging views on European issues (search for balance between fiscal rigour and support for growth, revision of the Posting of Workers Directive, enhanced cooperation on the financial transaction tax long promoted by Austria, commitment to the Common Agricultural Policy, etc.). There are frequent contacts at ministerial level. The Austrian President, Mr Fischer, visited France on (…) en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480414 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/austria/events/article/austria-death-of-a-french-national-11-jun-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France was deeply saddened to learn of the confirmed death of a young French national during the attack on a school in Graz, Austria, on June 10. France offers its condolences to his family and loved ones and stands by their side at this difficult time. 2025-06-11 18:13:28 55746_284362 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/austria/events/article/austria-attack-in-a-school-10-jun-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France stands by Austria following the terrible attack in a school in the city of Graz on 10 June 2025, which killed many people, including pupils. France sends a message of solidarity and support to the Austrian people and authorities in the face of this tragedy. 2025-06-10 16:33:24 55746_284343 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/austria/events/article/austria-mme-catherine-colonna-s-meeting-with-her-counterpart-16-jan-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Mme Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting today with Mr Alexander Schallenberg, Austria's Federal Minister for European and International Affairs. The ministers discussed the latest developments in the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and stressed the need to step up European support for that country, in every sphere. In this respect, France welcomed Austria's contribution to the solidarity effort for Ukraine. The two ministers also talked about the (…) 2023-01-16 18:13:54 55746_270923