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Heinz Fischer, former President, Austria Bahr and others' thinking on the policy of détente does not become wrong just because decades later, the Russian president has lost all measure and ruthlessly disregards human rights and international law. 19:15
17.03.2022

Bahr's thoughts on détente still apply

18:48
17.03.2022
In his speech, Heinz Fischer addresses the question of whether Putin's war casts a "worrying shadow" on the thoughts of Bahr and other leading thinkers on the policy of détente. He sums up his conclusion in clear words: "I don't think so." -ls

Katrin Rulle

Heinz Fischer, former President, Austria Trust that was built up laboriously over years has now been ruthlessly destroyed. He says in sharp criticism of the attack on Ukraine, which violates international law. -mb 19:13
17.03.2022

A precise analyst and a warm-hearted person

18:45
17.03.2022
Heinz Fischer describes Egon Bahr's professionalism and shares a personal highlight in the dedication Bahr wrote for Fischer in his autobiography: "Hoping it's fun (work as well as the book)." -sf

Katrin Rulle

First adversaries, then friends

18:44
17.03.2022
Heinz Fischer quotes Henry Kissinger, saying he was initially Bahr's adversary but later a partner and then a friend. Kissinger had said, "I know of no politician who has better analytical skills than Egon Bahr." Heinz Fischer added, "he was right about that." -ls

Katrin Rulle