Christian Stocker triumphs: ÖVP elects new federal party chairman!

Christian Stocker triumphs: ÖVP elects new federal party chairman!

On March 29, 2025, Dr. Christian Stocker was elected executive federal party chairman of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). With an impressive 98.42 percent of the vote, he received the party's full trust. The ÖAAB federal chairman KO August Wöginger warmly congratulated Stocker on his new position and wished him much success. Wöginger described him as an experienced and solution-oriented leader, which underlines the optimistic view of the upcoming political challenges.

ÖAAB General Secretary Christoph Zarits joined the congratulations and emphasized that the People's Party, with Stocker and his team, was well prepared for the challenges ahead. Zarits also highlighted the positive cooperation with Stocker and the ÖAAB, which can make an important contribution to the political landscape in Austria.

Christian Stocker's career

Before his election as federal party chairman, Dr. Christian Stocker is active as general secretary of the ÖVP. The federal party executive unanimously expressed its confidence in him. In his first statement, Stocker expressed thanks for the trust placed in him and emphasized the party's responsibility for the country. He stressed the need for a stable government to avoid wasting time due to continuous election campaigns.

The Austrian People's Party, founded on April 17, 1945, is known for its civic and conservative values ​​and has a long history in Austrian politics. The party is part of the European People's Party group in the European Parliament and is committed to parliamentary democracy. It has close connections to business, farmers and the Roman Catholic Church and advocates the principles of the eco-social market economy.

Political challenges and future prospects

The ÖVP is divided into nine state organizations and six sub-organizations, with its core voters traditionally being the self-employed, entrepreneurs, farmers, civil servants and senior managers. Despite internal challenges in recent years, including several leadership changes, the party remains a central pillar in Austrian politics. However, in recent elections, such as the 2024 National Council election, the ÖVP suffered significant losses in votes, which underlines the urgency of Stocker's statements about stability and consolidation of the electorate.

With Dr. With Christian Stocker at the helm, the ÖVP has the opportunity to respond to the challenges that have arisen from accumulated crises and changing political conditions. His leadership style and the decisions he will make will be crucial for the party's future course and its influence on the Austrian political landscape.