After one month of lockdown due to COVID-19, Austria was one of the first European countries to begin easing restrictions. Compared to other countries on the continent, its coronavirus cases and deaths have been quite low.
As one of the principal leaders in the EU, France is a key partner for the United States, an important player in Europe’s ties with Israel, and a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
As a central player in the transatlantic relationship, a key ally of Israel, and an economic powerhouse, Germany plays a critical role on the global stage.