Viennese government in transition: Which ministerial posts go to whom?

Viennese government in transition: Which ministerial posts go to whom?

Wien, Österreich - The political negotiations between the ÖVP and SPÖ to form a new coalition in Austria reach a critical point. After intensive discussions that lasted late into the night, the framework conditions for the distribution of department have been determined. The SPÖ is expected to take over the finance and infrastructure ministry, an unusual combination that has not been in the hands of the red for decades. Alexander Wrabetz, former ORF boss, is acted as a potential finance minister, as reported by OE24.

coalition talks and future vision

The SPÖ chairman Andreas Babler will strive for the Vice Chancellery and the responsibility for media and sport. The ÖVP under Chancellor Christian Stocker will continue to keep the security-relevant departments such as internal and defense policy. Klaudia Tanner and Gerhard Karner could remain in these areas as ministers, as reported by today.at.

Another point of dispute in the negotiations is the inclusion of the NEOS in the government. This is particularly important to consolidate the narrow majority in parliament. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the Neos boss, could take over the office of Foreign Minister. The maintenance of a stable government also requires the Pink Party's consent, which is to be decided by the general meeting of the NEOS taking place on February 28th.

The ministerial posts for the collaboration are almost defined. Eva-Maria Holzleitner from the SPÖ is planned as Minister of Women, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs could be in the hands of Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer from the ÖVP. Other candidates for central offices are Sven Hergovich for the Ministry of Infrastructure and Korinna Schumann for the areas of work and social issues. While the SPÖ relies on a female leadership in the ministry, the design of the judicial and education departments for the NEOs remains in the room, which also depends on the upcoming elections in Vienna.