Michael Zimmermann

Ambassador of Austria to the UK

[Arad Benkö @AradBenkoe]

Russian indiscriminate and intentional attacks on Odesa’s city centre, a UNESCO world heritage site, is pure terror against civilians and constitutes an international war crime.
Our thoughts are with the people of Odesa and #StandWithUkraine️

[Alexander Schallenberg @a_schallenberg]

Russia‘s blockade of the grain deal, while millions are affected by famine, is cynical and completely wrong. At today’s 🇪🇺 #FAC, we are discussing our continued support for #Ukraine, EU relations with #Türkiye and our joint outreach to our partners around the world.

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

@MFA_Austria General Secretary Peter Launsky-Thieffenthal visited London for exchanges on a number of topics including security, energy, and Ukraine at the @FCDOGovUK. 🇬🇧🇦🇹

Big thanks to Permanent Under-Secretary @PhilipRBarton.

[Arad Benkö @AradBenkoe]

Austria remains top donor for humanitarian aid to Ukraine according to recent data💪
🇦🇹🤝🇺🇦
#StandWithUkraine
(source @kielinstitute, data until 31.5.)

[MFA Austria @MFA_Austria]

Today, as we mark 28 years since the genocide of #Srebrenica, we remember the thousands of innocent victims.

As a reliable partner, Austria remains strongly committed to supporting the establishment of an open, tolerant & peaceful society in Bosnia and Herzegovina!

[MFA Austria @MFA_Austria]

500 days ago, Russia started its brutal war of aggression against #Ukraine.

500 days of senseless fighting. 500 days of death, despair and destruction.

Our solidarity is and remains firmly with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. As long as it takes.

[Vincenzo DM @DM_Vincenzo]

In the next thread I´ll give you the full political history of this pretty complex situation in medieval Europe and how it ended up in Habsburg hands. Better than Game of Thrones (1/601)

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

Regular "2+2" talks to keep up the dialogue:
Ambassador @MZimmermannAT and Director for Central, Western & Northern Europe Kornelia Weihs today met their UK counterparts in Vienna: Ambassador Lindsay Skoll @UKinAustria and Head of North & Central Europe Dpt Patrick Reilly.

[ACF London @ACF_London]

Do you know someone who has demonstrated special civic engagement to combat antisemitism and educate the public about the Holocaust? Apply or nominate a group or individual for the Simon Wiesenthal Prize! Deadline is Friday 30 June! https://t.co/hHn6BKL2K1

[Vienna @_vienna_info_]

Goals for this week: enjoying summer in #Vienna! ☀️

[Alexander Schallenberg @a_schallenberg]

The Western Balkans are Europe’s litmus test. While we rightly look to the East, we must not forget the Southeast. We cannot afford to lose another 20 years. That’s why we presented a joint push for faster, gradual integration as the #FriendsOfTheWesternBalkans at #EFW23 today.

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

#Vienna once again takes the top spot as the world's most liveable city as ranked by @TheEconomist and also races to first place in @MonocleMag's Quality of Life survey as a "forward-looking historic city".

Proves what we know - Vienna is always worth a visit!💯

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

🇦🇹 Vienna, with its excellent mix of stability, culture and entertainment, and reliable infrastructure, tops the ranking for the fourth time in five years https://t.co/cimeCHbyWr

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

Austrian diplomats meet Austrian businesses present at the #UkraineRecoveryConference 2023. Good discussions about the role of the private sector in the reconstruction of Ukraine.🏗️

Austria is the sixth-largest private sector investor in Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇦🇹

#ReFocusAustria

[Alexander Schallenberg @a_schallenberg]

Met with my friend @DmytroKuleba at #URC2023 in London. He briefed me about the current situation on the ground. Glad to inform him about another € 18 Mio in humanitarian aid to counter the effects of #Russia‘s aggression.

We will support you as long as it takes!

[Alexander Schallenberg @a_schallenberg]

Proud to represent Austria at #URC2023 in London today.

Our message to the government and the people of #Ukraine is crystal clear: We stand ready to contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction. We want a strong, independent, free and prosperous 🇺🇦.

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

The humanitarian situation in 🇺🇦remains dramatic due to destruction of vital infrastructure. The 🇦🇹 Federal Government is helping the people of Ukraine & Moldova, providing @UNICEF, the @IKRC, @UNFPA and #UNHCR with €18 million from the Austrian Disaster Relief Fund.

[European Union in the UK @EUdelegationUK]

We are at the @londonbiennale to present the New European Bauhaus and it's wonderful to see 10 EU member states 🇦🇹🇩🇪🇩🇰🇮🇹🇲🇹🇳🇱🇵🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇪🇸+🇨🇭exhibiting their design ideas.  
We congratulate Poland for being awarded a @LondonBiennale Medal for the most outstanding overall contribution.

[Vincenzo DM @DM_Vincenzo]

#OTD in 1867, Emperor Maximilian of Mexico was executed ending the Second Empire. His wife, Belgian-born wife Charlotte, broke completely down and would spend the rest of her life in a state of mental instability.

[Austrian Embassy London @austriainuk]

Did you know: the St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg speculated to be the world's oldest restaurant, and is thought to have opened in 803.

Christopher Columbus, Johann Georg Faust, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart are said to have been served here!

(c) Anja Koppitsch