New government coordinator Hergovich: Burgenland is fighting for Europe!

New government coordinator Hergovich: Burgenland is fighting for Europe!

Eisenstadt, Österreich - Robert Hergovich took over two important offices in Burgenland! On February 28, 2025, he was appointed the new representative of the Burgenland in the European Committee of the Regions (ADR). The Burgenland state government decided this in its most recent meeting. Hergovich succeeds Heinrich Dorner and will strengthen the voice of the Burgenland in the EU to effectively represent regional concerns. Governor Hans Peter Doskozil praised the ADR as a "indispensable body" for the representation of regional interests and emphasized that Hergovich’s experience in politics offers him the best prerequisites to make the concerns of the population in Brussels perceptible. "As a country, we will continue to act for active regional development and the opportunities that are offered by EU programs," said Doskozil in his speech. This decision underlines the claim of the Burgenland to be heard at the European level, such as burgenland.at reported.

In addition, Hergovich was elected as the new state parliamentary president after the previous president Verena Dunst announced her resignation. The election took place unanimously in a meeting of the SPÖ, where he also takes over the position of Roland Fürst's club chairman. According to Doskozil, this is "the logical next step" for Hergovich, who contributed significantly to the election victory of the SPÖ Burgenland 2020. Hergovich said he wanted to tackle his new position with humility and start a "democracy offensive". The change will be officially available at the next state session on September 21. Hergovich is determined to continue to lead the SPÖ to an absolute majority in the coming elections, which he describes as an important goal. This information comes from vienna.at .