Schallenberg again Chancellor: turbulence in politics!

Schallenberg again Chancellor: turbulence in politics!

On Friday, January 10, 2025, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) was praised as the new Chancellor. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen pointed out that there is no vice -chancellor in a transitional government and appointed Schallenberg, the longest -serving government member, to represent the Chancellor. Schallenberg temporarily takes over the office until the formation of a new government and will at the same time maintain its function as Foreign Minister. Van der Bellen thanked Schallenberg for his commitment and underlined the turbulence of the past few days, which were characterized by failed coalition negotiations and new conversations between the ÖVP and FPÖ 5min.at reported.

Transitional management and challenges

The last week was politically exciting, which underlined the need for a stable leadership in the government. Van der Bellen recalled how important it was to ensure a functioning government at any time. Schallenberg told journalists that he acted with great respect for the office and that he had not sought double responsibility himself. As early as 2021, he held the Federal Chancellor for a short time when a transitional government was formed after Sebastian Kurz's resignation. Schallenberg himself excluded a ministerial office under a possible Chancellor Herbert Kickl (FPÖ). He planned his inaugural visit to the European Union in Brussels for the beginning of next week, which underlines his international role as Foreign Minister and Chancellor, how The press reported.