Council of Ministers in Vienna: All information about the government meeting on Wednesday!

Council of Ministers in Vienna: All information about the government meeting on Wednesday!

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Federal Government's first ministerial council will take place at 8:00 a.m. As OTS , media professionals can look forward to a pressefoy at around 8.30 a.m. Federal Minister Claudia Plakolm, State Secretary Michaela Schmidt and State Secretary Josef Schellhorn will take part in the Council of Ministers. The venue is the democratic in parliament, Dr. Karl-Renner-Ring 3, 1010 Vienna.

The admission for everyone involved is via the main entrance of the parliament from 8 a.m. There are special access rules for the press that must be observed. Journalists who do not have a permanent access must submit a press card or a misery of a media company as well as a QR code for a day ticket. This QR code must be shown at the security check, and the press bathe can be picked up in the democratic (Agora) against presentation of the corresponding documents. Images of the Council of Ministers are provided via the photo service of the Federal Chancellery, and a live stream is also offered on the website of the Federal Chancellery.

press conferences and access rules

In the context of the upcoming event, the media representatives must also familiarize themselves with the general rules and guidelines for press conferences. According to information from the Federal Press Conference , participation and access to press conferences may only be perceived by members of the BPK and the VAP, whereby exceptions for reporting journalists and press spokesman are possible on request. A strict code also regulates behavior during the events. Mobile phones have to be placed silently, and there are no food, drinking or smoking breaks.

In addition, it should be noted that image and sound recordings are not allowed during the informal background talks. The first two rows of seats in the conference rooms are specially reserved for photographers who have to make sure not to block the view of other colleagues. These regulations are part of the organizational framework that should ensure that the press conferences run smoothly and everyone involved is treated fairly.