Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07VIENNA1242
2007-05-11 14:29:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Vienna
Cable title:
AUSTRIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OECD ENLARGEMENT
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UNCLAS VIENNA 001242
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON OECD EUN AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OECD ENLARGEMENT
AND FINANCING REFORM
REF: STATE 62464
UNCLAS VIENNA 001242
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON OECD EUN AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OECD ENLARGEMENT
AND FINANCING REFORM
REF: STATE 62464
1. On March 11, EconUnit Chief discussed reftel points with
Ulrike Magloth, Director of the Austrian Federal
Chancellery's International Economic Affairs office. On
Russia, Magloth expressed appreciation for the USG position
from the April OECD Executive Council in Special Session.
For Austria, it was important to send a signal to Russia that
accession negotiations can start. However, Austria agrees
with the U.S. that Russia "has a long way to go" on market
policies and democratic reform. Magloth said that Austria
would support insertion of language admonishing Russia for
more commitment to reforms.
2. On enlargement, Magloth said that the GoA understands
that a package deal, with all eight non-OECD EU Member States
acceding simultaneously, is unrealistic. The GoA accepts
that the process must proceed step-by-step. Austria does
support the immediate accession of Estonia and Slovenia, with
some "vague language" alluding to future discussions with the
remaining six EU non-members. Magloth noted that, without
all 27 EU Member States at the table, it was difficult to
formulate a common EU position, and it was equally difficult
for third nations to ascertain an EU position accurately.
3. On reforming the scale of contributions, Magloth stated
that the GoA would not accept a "major reform." The GoA
believes that the 2005 reforms, which increased Austria's
contribution, was significant. The GoA might agree to
"moderate changes," but it would not support a major overhaul.
Kilner
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON OECD EUN AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIA: DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON OECD ENLARGEMENT
AND FINANCING REFORM
REF: STATE 62464
1. On March 11, EconUnit Chief discussed reftel points with
Ulrike Magloth, Director of the Austrian Federal
Chancellery's International Economic Affairs office. On
Russia, Magloth expressed appreciation for the USG position
from the April OECD Executive Council in Special Session.
For Austria, it was important to send a signal to Russia that
accession negotiations can start. However, Austria agrees
with the U.S. that Russia "has a long way to go" on market
policies and democratic reform. Magloth said that Austria
would support insertion of language admonishing Russia for
more commitment to reforms.
2. On enlargement, Magloth said that the GoA understands
that a package deal, with all eight non-OECD EU Member States
acceding simultaneously, is unrealistic. The GoA accepts
that the process must proceed step-by-step. Austria does
support the immediate accession of Estonia and Slovenia, with
some "vague language" alluding to future discussions with the
remaining six EU non-members. Magloth noted that, without
all 27 EU Member States at the table, it was difficult to
formulate a common EU position, and it was equally difficult
for third nations to ascertain an EU position accurately.
3. On reforming the scale of contributions, Magloth stated
that the GoA would not accept a "major reform." The GoA
believes that the 2005 reforms, which increased Austria's
contribution, was significant. The GoA might agree to
"moderate changes," but it would not support a major overhaul.
Kilner