Minister of Education for Vienna: Christoph Return!

Minister of Education for Vienna: Christoph Return!

An important turn in Austrian politics is emerging: Christoph Return is expected to be the new Minister of Education, as the announcement by Matthias Strolz, the founder of Neos, revealed on Facebook. The decision will be officially confirmed on Sunday, at the party congress, officially confirmed by the NEOS members, provided that the coalition agreement receives your approval. In his explanation, Strolz announced: "Christoph Return will now find a successor solution for Vienna. For me personally, this was not foreseeable until yesterday." This step shows the clear preference of the board and is considered both fateful and strategically for the party, reports OE24.

But this could turn out to be a delicate balancing act. According to the Kleine Zeitung , return is acted as a candidate for the ministerial office, while at the same time he was intended as a top candidate for the upcoming Vienna elections. Such a double role seems difficult to convey: If return to the federal government moves in, he would have to resign as a city councilor, and the election campaign, which is already geared towards it, leaves the planning horizon.

Strolz itself is steamed and mentioned that he “burns” for education and that his willingness to return to active politics remains. "I stay connected to the Neos. My willingness is upright," he said. However, the decision about the new Minister of Education lies in the hands of the party leader, who will define the next steps for NEOS and education policy. The development therefore promises exciting political arguments.