«Weder Vorlaüfer noch Nachzügler Sein»: позиция Австрии по вопросу суверенитета Косово

The author discusses the reasons for Austria’s favorable attitude towards Kosovo’s independence. This attitude is analyzed in the overall context of the Austrian foreign policy and history of its relations with Kosovo. Austrian foreign policy is demonstrated to stem from its national identity and political culture. Keywords: Austria, foreign policy, national identity, Kosovo’s independence.