Why is Austria a member of the European Union?

Austria's membership in the European Union has a decisive impact on the country's foreign and European policy and makes it possible to advocate Austrian concerns within the EU decision-making structures.

When did Austria join the EU?

Austria - Alpine Country, EU Member, Central Europe: In a historic referendum in June 1994, Austrian voters indicated their desire to join the EU, and in January 1995 Austria became a member. The following year, Austrians commemorated 1,000 years of common history.

When did Austria join the European Economic Area?

By the time the treaty establishing the European Economic Area was signed in Porto on 2 May 1992, Austria had already set itself the integration goal of full membership in the European Communities. Just one year after the entry into force of the EEA Treaty in 1994, Austria was to join the Treaty as an EU Member State.