Nehammer's resignation: A political end with dramatic consequences!

Nehammer's resignation: A political end with dramatic consequences!

Wien, Österreich - Karl Nehammer withdraws completely from politics: after his announcement of resignation as Chancellor and ÖVP boss, he is now also setting his mandate in the National Council. A few months after his candidacy as a top candidate for the elections in September, Nehammer will soon no longer be part of the parliament. In his declaration of farewell, he said: "It was an honor for me to serve this country". According to information from 5min.at one expects his official letter of withdrawal until the next meeting of the National Council on January 22nd.

end of a political era

Nehammer's withdrawal marks the final end of his political career after failed coalition negotiations with the SPÖ and the NEOS moved him to put down his offices. The NEOS had broken off the talks, which made a triple coalition impossible. A spokeswoman for the Chancellery confirmed that a letter of withdrawal has not yet been received in the parliamentary chamber, but the formal steps will soon take place, as The press . The ex-chancellor was recently busy reaching an agreement that ultimately did not come about.

In the course of its resignation, the ÖVP has now deployed Christian Stocker as the new party leader, who is currently conducting coalition talks with the FPÖ. In addition, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg was entrusted with the leadership of the federal government until a new government is formed. Nehammer's departure shows a dramatic change in the political landscape of Austria, which now opens new ways for the ÖVP and future government formation.