Burgenland celebrates the new governor: Doskozil competes!

Burgenland celebrates the new governor: Doskozil competes!

7000 Eisenstadt, Landhaus, Europaplatz 1, Österreich - On February 6, 2025, Hans Peter Doskozil was elected the new governor in the constituent meeting of the Burgenland state parliament. Just a day later, on February 7th, the ceremonial forgiving by Federal President Alexander van der Bellen took place in the Vienna Hofburg. The President congratulated him on the successful election process and praised the rapid government negotiations, which led to a stable government program within only one and a half weeks. Doskozil, who previously worked as a Defense Minister, began with the words "I LOW" to commit to the laws of the Republic of Austria selflessly, and promised to conscientiously fulfill the duties associated with his new office. In particular, van der Bellen emphasized the relationship with Doskozil that has grown over the years and emphasized the importance of Burgenland within the EU as a kind of bridge to the east of Europe.

government program and essential topics

The government program, which the red-green coalition has set up under Doskozil, attaches great importance to health, asylum and migration policy, as well as economic cooperation. "With the red-green coalition we took a historical step for Burgenland," said Doskozil. In his program, it was crucial that "the quantity and quality in the healthcare system are correct", and he added that the integration of the care model for the older Generation was a responsible duty. Another important point is the strengthening of the rule of law in the field of asylum and migration, which appears particularly urgent in the current political landscape. In addition, Doskozil wants to emphasize the cleanliness in political work and increase security measures against political misconduct, which may particularly interest citizens in Burgenland.

In a remarkable approach, the president emphasized that Burgenland benefited enormously from the EU and that its residents have actively participated in the positive development. "The country has blossomed and is now closer than ever with our European neighbors," Van der Bellen, who sees the new governor as crucial for the future development of Burgenland. The signage not only marks a change at the head of the Burgenland state government, but also the beginning of new political initiatives and increased cooperation within the EU, such as burgenland.at and burgenland.orf.at report.