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Highlights from Sebastian Kurz's Keynote Speech on EU-Israel Relations and Jewish Life in Europe
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Our Futures Depend on the U.S.-Europe Alliance
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Cyprus, Greece, Israel Alliance Serves U.S. Interests
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AJC Hosts Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in Brussels
The AJC Transatlantic Institute hosted Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz for a historic address on strengthening EU-Israel relations and Jewish life in Europe. The audience of nearly 300 included dozens of ambassadors from Europe, the U.S., and Israel, lawmakers from the European, Austrian and Belgian parliaments, Jewish and other faith leaders from across Europe, EU officials, diplomats, media and civil society representatives.
Highlights from Sebastian Kurz's Keynote Speech on EU-Israel Relations and Jewish Life in Europe
Watch the most memorable moments and reactions from Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's historic address in Brussels hosted by AJC Transatlantic Institute on 21 March 2019.