Karin Kneissl
Karin Kneissl is a former Austrian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2019. She gained international attention for her controversial ties to Russia, including hosting President Vladimir Putin at her wedding in 2018, which drew significant criticism. Kneissl is known for her strong stance on foreign policy and has expressed views that align closely with more traditional diplomatic approaches, often emphasizing Austria's historical role as a bridge between East and West.
Born on Jan 18, 1974 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 6,146 | $68,000 | 102$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,114 | $160,000 | 151$ |
| Totals | 3 | 13,765,618 | 15,260 | $228,000 | 253$ |
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Hungary:
Karin Kneissl, former Austrian Foreign Minister, emphasized that changing the status quo of neutrality requires the consent of all allied powers that signed the 1955 treaty.
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Croatia:
Karin Kneissl, former Austrian Foreign Minister, supported Medvedev's legal interpretation regarding Austria's neutrality.
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Croatia:
Karin Kneissl, former Austrian Foreign Minister, echoed Medvedev's legal interpretation regarding Austria's neutrality.
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Germany:
Karin Kneissl's bow to Vladimir Putin marked the peak of Austria's long-standing friendliness towards Russia.
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United Kingdom:
Karin Kneissl was Austria’s foreign minister and is known for inviting Vladimir Putin to her wedding.
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Switzerland:
Former Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl hosted Vladimir Putin as a wedding guest.
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