GregorSchusterschitz

Important advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on #ClimateChange. He, however, also points to the limits of courts in the matter in an almost emotional last paragraph, really worth the read

On #InternationalJusticeDay, we mark the adoption of the #RomeStatute in 1998 — laying the foundation for the @IntlCrimCourt. Austria stands firmly behind a strong, independent #ICC that holds individuals accountable for international crimes. #Accountability #MoreJustWorld

The Assembly of States Parties to the @IntlCrimCourt reaffirmed by consensus its commitment to strengthening the Court’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. Austria welcomes the dedicated process toward harmonization and will continue to actively contribute. #ICC

At Austria’s event on “Quo vadis, international order?”, the Group of Friends of the Rule of Law discussed how to uphold international law in today’s increasingly fragile global context.

Very important - and in no way surprising- judgment about Russian #HumanRights abuses in Ukraine

If anyone has ever doubted the necessity to prosecute acts of #aggression, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has made it all too clear that we need to give the @IntlCrimCourt full jurisdiction for the crime of aggression. Our current Review Conference must end #impunity

COMMUNIQUÉ : la #CIJ rendra son avis consultatif sur les Obligations des États en matière de changement climatique le 23 juillet 2025 à 15 heures (La Haye). Suivez en direct sur @UNWebTV. Lien vers le communiqué : go.icj-cij.org/4nAE9yd

And that’s exactly the reason why nuclear energy is the wrong answer to the #ClimateCrisis . So much better to invest in #renewables : France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave | Euronews euronews.com/2025/07/02/fra…

80 years ago, the #UNCharter was signed. It marked the beginning of a new world order based on int’l law &cooperation, where might does not make right but where the rule of law prevails. In times like these, the #UNCharter should remain our guiding beacon of hope, more than ever.

Heute unterzeichneten die #Ukraine und der #Europarat den Vertrag für das #Sondertribunal über das Verbrechen der Aggression gegen die UA – ein starkes Zeichen gegen Straflosigkeit. 🇦🇹 hat aktiv an den Verhandlungen teilgenommen & war auch Gastgeber von Gesprächen in Wien.

Very instructive thread on the Special Tribunal on the aggression against #Ukraine. Must read for all interested in international criminal law #AccountabilityNow #RuleOfLaw

Die Bombardierung iranischer Nuklearanlagen durch die USA ist ein dramatischer Schritt. Dabei steht für mich außer Frage: Der Iran darf keine Atomwaffen besitzen. Das Regime spricht Israel das Recht auf Existenz ab und ist für Destabilisierung und Terror in der Region und…

Erfreulicher Fortschritt für die Autonomie #Südtirols: Die italienische Regierung hat am 12.6. den mit Südtirol abgestimmten Entwurf für eine Revision des Autonomiestatuts angenommen. Österreich hofft nun auf eine zügige Behandlung im italienischen Parlament!

We deeply regret the new sanctions imposed by the US against four judges of the @IntlCrimCourt. The work of the @IntlCrimCourt in fighting impunity for international crimes must not be undermined. Austria will continue to protect its independence & impartiality.

Fantastic discussions at the roundtable on #counterterrorism and #RuleOfLaw in Vienna. I underlined the important role of the European Court of Justice through its Kadi-jurisprudence and of Austria’s membership in the UN #SecurityCouncil 2009/2010 in introducing the Ombudsperson

The international law based order under pressure -so even more important that small and medium states work together to uphold the #RuleOfLaw in international relations: productive meeting of the legal advisers of the #Bled group 🇨🇭🇱🇮🇸🇮🇦🇹

Incredibly interesting day in Addis Abeba discussing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the right of landlocked states in relation to the access to the sea with scholars and students at @ifa_ethiopia and @ECSUtweets #RuleOfLaw

🇦🇹 partnered with the UN Office of Legal Affairs to co-organize a regional workshop on Treaty Law & Practice for African States in Addis Ababa. Amb. @GSchusterschitz is participating actively & will brief participants on the practice of reservations in treaty law. #UN #TreatyLaw

It’s great to see the usefulness of our endeavors to prevent the smuggling of migrants. Protocol on which Lithuania bases its claim product of a common Austro-Italian initiative of 1998 leading to the adoption of the protocol 2000. #RuleOfLaw

So ein wichtiger Schritt zur Bekämpfung der internationalen Straflosigkeit. Einigung auf Sondertribunal zur Aggression gegen die Ukraine mit deutlicher österreichischer Handschrift #RuleOfLaw