Political chaos in Austria: Karoline Edtstadler pulls the ripcord!

Political chaos in Austria: Karoline Edtstadler pulls the ripcord!

Elixhausen, Österreich - in a political tumult that shakes Austria's law firms, Karoline Edtstadler surprisingly announced her retreat from the first row of the ÖVP. The Minister of Constitution and Europe said that after 20 years in politics, she would like to return to her homeland Salzburg. Political circles in Salzburg had known about their project since October, while Karl Nehammer, the current ÖVP boss, was completely unsuspecting about this step, as the "Krone" reported.

internal conflicts of the ÖVP

Edtstadler originally wanted to take on a leading role in the upcoming government, but was denied the desired nomination for the second President of the National Council. This was probably the final trigger for her decision, where she emphasized that "only those who are economically independent can really act politically". The conflicts within the ÖVP and the constant competition with Nehammer could still have far-reaching effects on the party. Edtstadler's departure came as a shock, especially in view of the rumors that she had ambitions on the chancellor's post during her tenure.

Before that, Edtstadler had tried to consolidate her position by pounding a possible nomination as an EU commissioner. However, Nehammer rejected her wishes. The tensions between the two led to a tense environment within the party. Universal concerns about the future political landscape and the upcoming European elections fuel fears about the stability of the current coalitions. Edtstadler's change from the top political position could be interpreted both as a personnel policy cash and as a strategic maneuver.