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Austrian specialties and the country's presidential election on 4th December

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By  Fashionoffice 's publisher Karin Sawetz Since the last two weeks not only winter markets with mainly regional specialties have popped up all around the country; Austrian specialties are a theme after the people had become more and more concerned about the influences of other countries' politics on them and how Austrian politicians will represent national interests in today's world which has been shaken up (latest events: Brexit, Trump). The whole world is in a tightly woven net of contracts and agreements - if it's about trade or the collaboration of the military. Even Austria as relatively small country has its positions and specialties like in the case of military: Austria is neutral and follows the duty to help but doesn't join war operations.  The thoughts about the self-image of Austrians have been reinforced by the upcoming presidential election on 4 December. The two candidates can't be compared to the US candidates nor is one of them similar to

Will the election campaigns in US influence Austrian strategists?

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By Fashionoffice 's publisher Karin Sawetz Austrians see the US presidential candidates probably more often than the country's own possible next president. The campaign machinery of US presidential elections is legendary and the exploration of the strategies behind belong to educational content in communication sciences. Even profane gossip such as which US star wore Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump Halloween costumes reaches the Austrians. Keyword Halloween. Halloween is a new party occasion in Austria although this time with All Saints' Day (1st November) and All Souls' Day (2nd November) is traditionally very contemplative and quiet. Both days are contributed to thoughts about deceased family members and friends. But Austrians are flexible and added Halloween with its costume parties on 31 October to the annual calendar. fig.: The picture shows me during a walk at one of the worldwide largest cemeteries, the 'Vienna Central Cemetery' (Wiener Zentralfrie