New momentum in the Federal Council: Andrea Eder-Giftschthaler takes over!

New momentum in the Federal Council: Andrea Eder-Giftschthaler takes over!

A significant change is imminent: From January 1, 2025, Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler from Salzburg will take over the Presidium in the Austrian Federal Council. The previous Vice President, who also has many years of experience as the Federal Council and Member of the National Council, succeeds Franz Ebner, who held the chair in 2024. The Tyrolean Markus Stotter will be at her side and act as the new Vice President, as from APA-OTOT reported.

The 56-year-old Eder-Giftschthaler has already proven itself in her political career. After studying law at the University of Salzburg and her doctorate in 1984, she worked in the insurance industry before entering the National Council in 2006 as a member of the ÖVP. Their commitment applies in particular to the topics of living, family, social justice and education. With its motto "grow together - build bridges of the generations", the new president is planning to improve the pension system in Austria and to support the transition from the world of work to retirement, such as Salzburg.Al emphasizes.

political comeback and good prospects

Eder-Giftschthaler's return to the Federal Council not only marks a new beginning for you, but also a strategic change for the state of Salzburg. She succeeds the experienced Federal Council Josef Saller, who leaves the committee after many years. Their appointment was taken benevolently by the ÖVP Federal Council faction, and leaders like Harald Himmer wish Eder-Giftshaler and stuttering every success in their new roles. Salzburg will be represented by four representatives in the Federal Council in the future: In addition to Eder-Gitschthaler, the Susanne Kurz (SPÖ), Heidi Reiter (Greens) and Dietmar Schmittner (FPS), which underlines the importance of Salzburg politician again at federal level.