Austria celebrates ESC victory: JJ meets Chancellor and top politician!

Austria celebrates ESC victory: JJ meets Chancellor and top politician!

On May 19, 2025, a reception for the new Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) king JJ took place in the Chancellery in Austria. The entire government leadership, including Chancellor Christian Stocker, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, praised the success of the artist. During the reception, JJ took the opportunity for a joint selfie with the government officials, which underlined the friendly atmosphere.

Chancellor Stocker thanked JJ for "a very nice night" and emphasized the diversity of Austrian art and culture. He expressed himself optimistically about the upcoming ESC in Austria and emphasized its economic importance. In addition, Stocker made it clear that financial aspects would not be an obstacle to the implementation of the competition.

proud of the victory

Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger showed that the ESC victory is a great source of pride for her. She reminded of her participation in the Pope's inauguration fair in Rome in order to clarify how important such eventful moments are for Austria. Vice -Chancellor Babler spoke about the collective joy in the country and emphasized how much victory the nation combines.

Tourismus Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner asked how the optimism and the value creation of the event could be used for the future. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer congratulated Humorously via social media on the victory of JJ. The well -known television chef Johann Lafer also offered to cook for JJ and suggested a menu of spare ribs and Kaiserschmarrn.

JJ’s appearances and the ESC in Austria

The new ESC king JJ will be a guest on Tuesday in the program "Welcome Austria". Further appearances are already planned for the "Starnacht am Neusiedler See" on June 6th and 7th. Alexander Dumreicher-Vivanu, chairman of the music industry association, also congratulated on victory and emphasized the importance of the moment for the music industry. The congratulations of the Federal President were also sent, which increased the official recognition of success.

Austria has a long and eventful story at the Eurovision Song Contest. The country took part for the first time in 1958, and the first participant was Bob Martin with the song "Where, little pony", which was not very successful. Famous names such as Udo Jürgens and Conchita Wurst have led Austria to high positions and even victories. While Jürgens won "Merci, Chérie" in 1966, Conchita Wurst brought the ESC to Austria in 2014 with her winning of 290 points.

The successes and failures of the country at the ESC illustrate the challenges and achievements of Austrian music culture. In the 1970s and 80s, Austria experienced many setbacks, but with Udo Jürgens, Thomas Forstner and Conchita Wurst there are some outstanding participants who shaped the history of the competition and ultimately create certainty that the ESC will continue to play an important role in Austria.

Overall, the celebration in the Chancellery reflects the appreciation for cultural achievements and the joy of the victory that the Austrian government and population unites.