Karoline Edtstadler: New boss of the Salzburg ÖVP - a fresh start!

Karoline Edtstadler: New boss of the Salzburg ÖVP - a fresh start!

Salzburg, Österreich - On June 28, 2025, Karoline Edtstadler was elected as the new state party chairwoman of the ÖVP Salzburg. This decision was made as part of the state congress of the Salzburg People's Party, which was originally planned for June 13, but had to be postponed due to a killing spree. Edtstadler, who has been the managing state party chairwoman since February 1, 2025, is doing history with her election because she will be the first woman at the head of the Salzburg ÖVP.

Markus Figl, managing state party chairman of the Vienna People's Party, warmly congratulated Edtstadler on her choice. He describes it as a competent and responsible leader, whose earlier role as an EU and the constitutional minister underlines her suitability as a governor. Figl describes the choice as a sign of trust in Edtstadler's skills and as confirmation of their successful work. He also thanked Wilfried Haslauer for his long -term and successful work as a governor who has announced his withdrawal from politics. Haslauer is praised for his foresight and success for the ÖVP Salzburg and his merits are recognized.

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The election as the Governor of Edtstadler is already planned for the coming Wednesday in the state parliament. Chancellor Christian Stocker and Secretary General Nico Marchetti have also expressed their congratulations. Stocker praised Edtstadler's leadership experience and political skills and at the same time thanked Wilfried Haslauer for his commitment to the People's Party.

Figl emphasizes that Edtstadler will set a sign of stability, factual politics and future -oriented solutions at the head of the ÖVP Salzburg. He is looking forward to working with Edtstadler and the entire Salzburg People's Party. Your choice is perceived as a sign that the ÖVP is under its leadership into a positive development.

at a time when the political landscape is in river, many hope for a proactive and responsible administration of Edtstadler. Your qualifications and previous successes give the reason to hope that you will grown the challenges that are in front of her.

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