Alexander Eriksröd-Burger

Deputy Head of Mission at Austrian Embassy Pretoria @AustriainZA 🇿🇦. Previous posts: Spox of Foreign Minister Schallenberg, 🇦🇪, 🇬🇧.

[Austrian Embassy RSA @AustriainZA]

Austria was elected as member of the UN Security Council for 2027/28. Thank you for your trust to our partners in Southern Africa! 🇺🇳

Priorities in the Council:
➡️ protection of civilians,
➡️ strengthening of peacekeeping missions,
➡️ defense of the international legal order.

[Christian Stocker @_CStocker]

Ein großartiger diplomatischer Erfolg für Österreich. Wir werden 2027-2028 Verantwortung im @UN-Sicherheitsrat übernehmen! (BK)
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[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

Großartige Nachrichten für Südtirol, Österreich und Italien: Mit der heutigen Zustimmung des Senats hat das italienische Parlament grünes Licht für die Revision des Autonomiestatuts von Trentino-Südtirol gegeben.
Ein wichtiger Tag für Südtirol – und ein starkes Zeichen für gute Nachbarschaft und vorbildlichen Minderheitenschutz in Europa.

[Romana Königsbrun @koenigsbrun]

🙏🏽 A warm thank you to the Hon Foreign Minister of Eswatini 🇸🇿 Senator @PholileShakantu for her gracious hospitality & for the meaningful exchange on areas of more bilateral & multilateral cooperation 🇸🇿🇦🇹

@AustriainZA @EUinEswatini #energy #biogas #skills #development #tourism

[Austrian Embassy RSA @AustriainZA]

In 2026, South Africa's constitution turns 30.

This Freedom Day, Austria and the European Union join in celebrating South Africa's transition to democracy, equality and dignity.
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#FreedomDay2026
#Constitution30
@EUinSA
@DIRCO_ZA

[Romana Königsbrun @koenigsbrun]

After a visit to Constitution Hill symbolising the transition to the #democratic 🇿🇦 South Africa & the adoption of the #Constitution 30 yrs ago, 🇦🇹 Secretary-General Marschik came to the Embassy in #Pretoria for an exchange with the team

🙏🏽 Thx for this great visit!
@AustriainZA

[DIRCO South Africa @DIRCO_ZA]

PHOTOS | Deputy Minister of @DIRCO_ZA, Mr Alvin Botes, meeting of the South Africa - Austria Bilateral Consultations with the Secretary General of Foreign Affairs at the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, Dr Nikolaus Marschick. 23/04/2026
#SAAustriaRelations

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

Wonderful to be joined by Ambassador of Ukraine, @olex_scherba, Ambassador of Norway, @AnneBeathe_ and so many friends and partners for the opening of the poignant exhibition “There Are No Children. There Are People” at Johannesburg’s Market Theatre this weekend.

From April 9–15, this powerful display gives a voice to those enduring deportation and war in #Ukraine, including survivors’ art, testimonies, children’s drawings curated by Vladyslav Troitskyi, animated works by Sofia Melnyk and Tetiana Troitska.

A special thank you to our co-hosts Ukraine and Norway, and to the Austrian Cultural Forum Pretoria for their vital support in creating this cultural bridge between Europe and South Africa.

The residency continued with captivating performances by Dakh Daughters, the Kyiv-born music-theater ensemble, at the John Kani Theatre. They’re performing again today! Friends in Joburg, make sure to visit soon!

In these trying times, we stand with the people of Ukraine, whose strength continues to inspire us.

#Ukraine #ArtForPeace #MarketTheatre #DakhDaughters #AustrianCulturalForum #ACFPretoria #Joburg

@AustriainZA
@AustriaInUA
@MFA_Ukraine
@MFA_Austria
@reginarusz

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

I was honoured to join the opening ceremony of the UNESCO @UNEVOC Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (#TVET), together with Hon Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and Vice-Chancellor LenkaBula at @unisa #Johannesburg today.

TVET is key to building the workforce of tomorrow, fighting unemployment and creating prosperity.

Promoting TVET is part of the strong partnership between Austria & South Africa.

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[Unisa @unisa]

The University of South Africa continues to strengthen its global footprint in advancing skills development and innovation in education.

Today, the University hosts the official inauguration ceremony, marking the establishment of the Unisa UNEVOC Centre at its new home.

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/MYb2MZIMUZ
@LenkaBula
#Unisa150andBeyond | #UnisaUnevocLaunch | #UnisaGlobalPartnerships

[Africa First @AfricaFirsts]

Fun Fact: South Africa 🇿🇦 is the only country in the world with three capital cities:

Pretoria - Executive capital (seat of the government and president)

Cape Town - Legislative capital (home of Parliament)

Bloemfontein - Judicial capital (home of the Supreme Court of Appeal)

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

@NorAmbSA Hjertelig velkommen til Pretoria!
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[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

https://t.co/EABV73QNqt

Speaking with Lesotho News Agency on the final leg of the hike 🇦🇹🤝🇱🇸

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

Moshoeshoe Walk 2026 in Lesotho 🇱🇸 was quite the challenge!

Torrential rains meant we had multiple streams to cross, as we traced the steps of the father of the Basotho nation, King Moshoeshoe I.

In true #TeamEurope spirit, Austria 🇦🇹 partnered with 🇪🇺, 🇫🇷, 🇸🇪 and 🇱🇹 to brave the elements and complete the three-day, 116km walk across Lesotho (cut short, for the first time ever, due to the weather…).

And what a special honour to receive the finisher medal from Her Majesty the Queen of Lesotho 🤩

@EUinLesotho
@EUinSA
@AustriainZA

@ForeignLesotho
@LesothoTribune
@Lesotho

[Austrian Embassy RSA @AustriainZA]

Read the Op-Ed penned by EU Ambassadors in #Pretoria, including the 🇦🇹 Ambassador @koenigsbrun.

@SundayTimesZA
@olex_scherba
@diplomacy_sa

[Austrian Embassy RSA @AustriainZA]

Couldn’t make it this year?
Here’s what you missed ⬇️

#ReFocus Austria
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@MFA_Austria

[Romana Königsbrun @koenigsbrun]

After the devastating floods in #Mozambique, #Austria is providing swift support to a long-standing partner in need 🇲🇿🤝🇦🇹

@AustriainZA @MFA_Austria
#ADA #MINEC #International #Partnerships @EUinMoz

[Romana Königsbrun @koenigsbrun]

Our annual networking event in #CapeTown - #ReFocus #Austria brought together Austrians, the business community & stakeholders from many sectors 🙌🏽
Thx to @RedBullZA for the gracious hospitality & to all our amazing guests for connecting 🙏🏽
@AustriainZA

[Austrian Embassy RSA @AustriainZA]

The Austrian Embassy regularly participates in joint preparedness exercises with our European colleagues.

Are you planning to travel abroad? Please register at https://t.co/B7DvhVLMNR, so Austrian missions can better support you in an #emergency.

🇦🇹🤝🇪🇺
@MFA_Austria

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

Happy New Year to all of you, from stunning Cape Town 🎆🙌

What a privilege to serve in beautiful Mzansi 🇿🇦

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

Application details here: https://t.co/tLfW6d0VjE

[Alexander Eriksröd-Burger @AlexEriksroed]

Want to study in Austria? 🇦🇹
Apply Now!

The OeAD (Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation) offers a wide range of grants and scholarships for the coming year, including:

➡️ The Ernst Mach Grant – worldwide, aimed at PhD students, Postgraduates, Postdocs and young lecturers from foreign universities, irrespective of their field of study.

➡️ The Ernst Mach Grant for studying at an Austrian university of applied sciences, aimed at non-European Undergraduates and Graduates who wish to complete a study visit at one of the many universities of applied sciences located in Austria.

➡️ Young university lecturers with a focus on Austrian history may apply for the Richard Plaschka Fellowhip.

📆 Please find detailed information about the application deadlines and grant/scholarship durations on their website in the comments.

#Scholarships2026 #StudyInAustria #OeADGrants #ernstmachgrant #RichardPlaschkaFellowship #InternationalStudents #ResearchOpportunities #AustrianUniversities #studyabroad

@OeAD_worldwide
@MFA_Austria