Austria in transition: New government starts work!

Austria in transition: New government starts work!

On Monday, March 3, 2025, a historical change in Austrian politics is happening: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen hands over the official business to the newly appointed government. After 155 days of waiting and numerous speculations, the coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS is officially praised today. Prime Minister Christian Stocker (ÖVP) is the first to be introduced to the office in the ceremonial Maria Theresien room of the presidential office, followed by Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Neos). This was oe24.at that illuminates the importance of these upcoming decisions.

A few hours later, at 1:30 p.m., the output of the outgoing finance minister Univ. Prof. GDR. Gunter Mayr to the new finance minister Dr. Markus Marterbauer and State Secretary MMAG. Barbara Eibinger-Miedl. This handover takes place in the Federal Ministry of Finance in Vienna and is framed by film and photo opportunities, which underlines the importance of this moment. According to the Austrian press agency OTS are cordially invited to participate in this event and to experience the new government in action.

The log in is running in accordance with the legal requirements, whereby the order has already been determined in advance. The Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) also remains in office and is formally obliged. Further prominent posts such as the infrastructure minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) and the new Minister of Justice Anna Sporrer are also filled today. Today's handover of the office is not only a formal act, but also marks the beginning of a new era in Austrian politics, spellbound by the challenges that lie ahead of the new government.