Finland and Sweden have applied to join NATO as a result of Russia’s assault of Ukraine.
However, Austria has not expressed any desire in joining the coalition. Since its separation from the Soviet Union in 1955, it has maintained its neutrality.
Austria’s neutrality legislation explicitly states that it will never join a military alliance.
Vienna has become a centre for international groups thanks to its long-cherished non-alignment stance.
The capital of Austria is, however, located 310 miles (nearly 500 km) from the Ukrainian frontier. Is neutrality therefore the greatest means of ensuring security at home?
Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, speaks with Al Jazeera.
