I believe that also in some years, a CFSP will be an element of Europe's presence in the world. The European Union has learned from the crisis that the former Yugoslavia entered a few years ago. We try to settle conflicts before they escalate. As concerns Kosovo, we condemn violence committed by both sides involved and strive for a peaceful solution with an enhanced degree of autonomy for Kosovo. I am confident that a solution will be found that all persons concerned can agree to.
Many people are concerned about more extremist elements in Austrian politics.
First, I want to stress the fact that Austria since the end of World War II has developed an exemplary and good working, parliamentary democratic system. There are no more extremist elements than in any other respected democracy. Except for this fact, one of my first statements as federal chancellor was to make clear that no right-wing party will ever enter a coalition government as long as I am federal chancellor. The Austrian parliament was recently hosting a play about Anne Frank, and there were discussions about Israel turning fifty. As a member of the postwar generation, I always said that we will never forget what happened, and we will never forget that many Austrians were involved in crimes during the Nazi period.