Gregor Schusterschitz

Much has been said and written about yesterday’s advisory opinion of the #ICJ on the obligations of states in relation to the fight against #ClimateChange. What I find truly remarkable is the last paragraph on judicial self-restraint and on climate as a global challenge

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

Important but in no way surprising judgment on Russian #HumanRights abuses in Ukraine

Statement during the General Debate of the Special Session of the Assembly of States Parties on the review of the amendments on the crime of aggression, 7 July 2025 The statement was delivered by Germany on behalf of the Group of Friends for the Review of the Rome Statute.

Review Conference on crime of #aggression with the important task to align jurisdiction of International Criminal Court for aggression with other crimes #impunity #RuleOfLaw new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/272626...

Neue Auflage unseres Kommentars zu Art 222 AEUV erschienen, allerdings waren unsere Funktionen in der Vorauflage interessanter…

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.

State Secretary Schellhorn is participating at the #UNOceanConference today. Sinking islands & melting glaciers threaten livelihoods of communities around the world. This also affects landlocked countries like #Austria. We want to be a partner to find effective solutions. #UNOC3

Week of speeches. Firstly, at workshop on counterterrorism and Rule of Law in Vienna on the important contribution of the ECJ and Austria to the ombudsperson at the UN Security Council. Secondly, at workshop on the review of the ICC Statute abd the crime of aggression #AT4UNSC

Very rich and productive meeting of the Bled Group 🇦🇹🇸🇮🇱🇮🇨🇭 on many topical issues of international law, in particular international criminal law, on the Rigi mountain in 🇨🇭

Intensive days in Addis Abeba, co-hosting a treaty law seminar together with UN legal office and two lecturers at universities on the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations and on the right of landlocked states to access to the sea #RuleOfLaw

Was vom Völkerrecht übrig ist - ORF Topos Seit dem Amtsantritt von US-Präsident Donald Trump scheint bei den Beziehungen zwischen den Staaten nichts mehr so zu sein wie vorher. So werden etwa internationale Handelsverträge durch die Einführun...

Lesenswerter Artikel zum Völkerrecht unter Druck topos.orf.at/voelkerrecht...

Das ist wirklich eine Freude, wenn man viel Herzblut in eine Sache steckt und dann ein Ergebnis da ist: Grundlagen für ein Tribunal zum russischen Aggressionskrieg gegen die Ukraine gelegt

🎧 Die regelbasierte Weltordnung ist für uns in Österreich eine Art Lebensversicherung, sagt @gschusterschitz.bsky.social, der Leiter des Völkerrechtsbüros im Außenministerium im #ö1-#Europajournal. Wir besprechen, wie diese Ordnung gestärkt und beibehalten werden kann.
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New proposal to align ICC’s jurisdiction for the crime of aggression launched

Very clear statement #RuleOfLaw

Sometimes the truth is so simple: Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine the victim #standwithUkraine

Good news for all comitologists! Commission to withdraw proposal on alignment of #comitology procedures with botched Articles 290 and 291 TFEU #PRACforever

Völkerrechtliche Verträge in 60 Sekunden, inklusive Siegelwachs und Staatsvertrag

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#Slavkov also going very strong in the field of international law: common interventions before the UN General Assembly, the International Court of Justice etc etc 🇦🇹🇸🇰🇨🇿

Great conference at WU Vienna on autonomy of EU vis-à-vis international law and national law. Honored to be invited to closing roundtable

YouTube video by Österreichisches Außenministerium Stronger together - United in diversity: 30 years of Austria, Finland and Sweden in the EU

Today, we not only celebrate the beginning of the New Year but also 30 years of EU membership – together with our Finish and Swedish friends!

We will continue to work for a strong, secure and prosperous Europe! #30YearsEU #StrongerTogether

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On the necessity of regulating the use of Autonomous Weapons Systems: my (online) intervention at the #IGF Open Forum

Ambassador Schneebauer signs the Artemis Accords Photo Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

AT is proud to join the Artemis Accords, strengthening international cooperation in the civil exploration of outer space. This opens new opportunities for AT businesses and researchers to contribute to space initiatives, benefiting both space exploration and life on Earth.

Humanitäres Völkerrecht und das Verhältnismäßigkeitsprinzip - Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg 13. Dezember 2024 | 10:00 - 17:00 Uhr | Präsenz: Herzliche Einladung zum HVR-Seminar des Fachbereiches Völkerrecht, Europarecht und Grundlagen des Rechts der Universität Salzburg.

Für alle Interessenten am humanitären Völkerrecht: www.plus.ac.at/news/humanit...

The fall of the Assad regime marks a historic turning point after years of repression and conflict.

We call for an orderly, inclusive and peaceful transition based on UNSC Resolution 2254 that creates perspectives for all Syrians & allows the millions of refugees to return home.

Important meeting of the #CoreGroup establishing a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine in Riga, adopting the Vienna Riga Statement , an important milestone on our way to end #impunity www.mfa.gov.lv/en/media/157...

International Law Week in New York - the highlight for Legal Advisers from around the world

Erster Arbeitstag als neuer Leiter des Völkerrechtsbüros im österreichischen Außenministerium😊

Fantastischer Besuch aller Leiter des Völkerrechtsbüros seit 1981 bei uns zur Einweihung des Porträts des langjährigen VRB-Leiters Helmut Tichy (Fotos BMEIA/Rath)

When the EU tries to bond with citizens