Austria–Turkey relations

Austrian–Turkish relations
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Austria, Ankara	Embassy of Turkey, Vienna

Relations exist and have existed between

First World War. The countries have since had normal relations, however Austrian opposition to the Accession of Turkey to the European Union

has become a point of tension. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe. Austria opposes Turkey's European Union membership. Turkey is a member of NATO. Austria instead is not a member of NATO.

The Habsburgs and the Ottomans

From the

the Balkans

.

During its peak, the

First World War

. The defeat of the Central Powers led to the overthrow of both monarchies.

Austrian and Turkish republics

Turkey's accession to the European Union

.

Austria's position in Turkey's accession to the European Union

On 10 November 2010 relations between the two countries were excessively tensed after the Turkish ambassador to Austria accused the Austrian public and political elite of xenophobia and called on international organisations with buildings in Vienna to relocate to another country. The Freedom Party called for the suspension of diplomatic relations and for stopping EU accession talks with Ankara.

In December 2017, Turkey accused the incoming Austrian government of discrimination and racism, after it would not agree to Ankara joining the EU. In addition, Turkey slammed the EU for not condemning the Austrian government's approach. Also, the Turkish foreign ministry accused the incoming government of “dishonesty,” and warned that their approach would bring Austria “to the brink of losing Turkey’s friendship” and be met with “the reaction that it deserves.”^[1] In September 2023, Austrian Chancellor

relations between the EU and Turkey.^[2]