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Lord Selsdon
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether any law or laws have been broken by Austria which would justify the imposition of sanctions by the 14 other member states of the European Union, including the United Kingdom; and, if so, what they are. [HL1207]
Baroness Scotland of Asthal
The measures introduced by the 14 member states of the EU were intended to send a signal of concern over the inclusion of a far-Right party in the new Austrian Government. Along with all our EU partners we are committed to act against xenophobia and discrimination and have the obligation to express concern where we see the danger of this arising.