Representative
Deputy
ÖVP
Parlament
AT - 1017 - Wien
Austria
Working language: English
25/06/2024 | 18:44:26 The rule of law and human rights are values that we strongly represent in this Assembly and are irrefutable principles for the work and decisions in this Assembly. This applies to all areas and, of course, also to guaranteeing asylum procedures that comply with human rights. For me, these are self-evident. However, the debate as it is being conducted now seems to imply that every asylum seeker automatically has the right to be granted asylum. The fact is, however, that the reasons have to be... 21/06/2023 | 17:59:39 Thank you, Madam Chair Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to comment on the report Integration of migrants and refugees: benefits for all parties involved. In the first moment, I would like to say, I feel, like the previous speaker, this is plausible and worthy of support. However, on closer examination of the report, I will explain why I will still not agree. From my point of view, there has to be a separate approach and a separate assessment, depending on whether it is a legal influx, where... 27/04/2023 | 18:51:24 Trade takes place everywhere and at all times around the world. Trade does not only mean economic performance; it also means jobs and prosperity. International trade, in particular, can also have negative effects. For example, when rainforests are cut down in these areas, food is produced cheaply and exported all over the world. This damages the environment and has a negative impact on the climate. It creates unnecessary competition for agriculture in other countries and harms small family... 15/03/2022 | 15:53:26 Dear Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, a message to our Ukrainian delegation and especially to the Ukrainian people; you have our support. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, It is true – in the Council of Europe we have been discussing the relationship with Russia for eight years now, because at that time Russia already violated international law with the occupation of Crimea. I was and still am of the opinion that the Council of Europe should be that body, that place, where we can... 30/01/2020 | 17:32:04 Thank you, Mr Chairman. Ladies and gentlemen, we are debating this report 1523 on concerted action against human trafficking and smuggling of migrants, this is a serious violation of human rights and a serious violation of human dignity. But the facts say; trafficking in human beings takes place anyway. Criminals and criminal organisations take advantage of people's plight in order to make a profit. According to UNODC estimates, we are talking about 32 billion US dollars annually. We also...
11/10/2023 | Doc. 15845 | Motion for a resolution Responding to the violent attacks in the North of Kosovo* 09/05/2023 | Doc. 15692 | Written declaration Do not extradite Julian Assange to the United States 30/01/2023 | Doc. 15699 | Motion for a resolution Urgent call on transferring Mikheil Saakashvili, the third President of Georgia for treatment abroad 25/01/2023 | Doc. 15692 | Written declaration Do not extradite Julian Assange to the United States 24/06/2022 | Doc. 15570 | Motion for a resolution The reintegration of persons trapped in prostitution and human trafficking survivors
26/06/2024 | Doc. 15933, vote on the draft text for recommendation Reparation and reconciliation processes to overcome past conflicts and build a common peaceful future – the question of just and equal redress 26/06/2024 | Doc. 15998, vote on the draft text for resolution Legal and human rights aspects of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine 26/06/2024 | Doc. 15998, vote on the draft text for recommendation Legal and human rights aspects of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine 26/06/2024 | Doc. 16000, vote on the draft text for resolution The role of sanctions in countering the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine 26/06/2024 | Doc. 16003, vote on the draft text for resolution Countering the erasure of cultural identity in war and peace