“Austria will support the expansion of South Tyrol’s autonomy”
“A win-win situation has been created in South Tyrol”
“When the Austrian Foreign Minister at the time, Alois Mock, presented the Italian Ambassador in Vienna with the declaration on the end of the dispute on June 11, 1992, it showed that it is possible to solve conflicts through dialogue,” said Schallenberg, noting that this was not a matter of course been that this was successful. “That’s not the case today either,” said the Austrian Foreign Minister.
Schallenberg: “I am counting on Italy to continue along the mutually agreed, bilateral path”
A win-win situation has been created in South Tyrol. The basis for this is the South Tyrolean autonomy. “But you can’t let a foundation petrify, it has to remain flexible and take the current situation into account,” said Schallenberg. “Austria will continue to do this and support South Tyrol in expanding its autonomy.” He counts on Italy to continue along the mutually agreed, bilateral path.
Kompatscher: “Restoring skills”
Governor Kompatscher also said that South Tyrol’s autonomy is a model of success that one can be proud of. Nevertheless, over the years some competences have also increased, especially since the Italian constitutional reform in 2001. These competences must now be restored, the governor demanded.
Di Maio: “Solo se saremo uniti, saremo forti”
“Austria and Italy share a deep friendship,” said Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. With the European Union, the borders were de facto set. With the Eurgio, a small Europe was created within Europe. As for autonomy, Di Maio said that it must continue to be filled with life and content.
He concluded his speech with a quote from former Italian Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi: “Solo se saremo uniti, saremo forti.”