The SPÖ criticizes the no to the ceasefire resolution. The green coalition partner would also have voted differently.
Vienna. Austria's failure to agree to a ceasefire resolution is not only causing excitement in the Arab world, but also controversy at home: “The electoral behavior at the UN is a catastrophe for Austria's international reputation”, explains Christoph Matznetter, President of Parliament's foreign policy committee. à “Presse”: The SPÖ expresses solidarity with the families of the 130 Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. But the families of those kidnapped also spoke out in favor of a ceasefire to achieve their release.