Government team starts Austria-Tour: Christian Stocker in Tyrol!

Government team starts Austria-Tour: Christian Stocker in Tyrol!

The Federal Government led by Chancellor Christian Stocker has been in office since early March 2025 and has fearlessly faced the challenge of regaining the trust of the citizens. With a motto that is clear and concise, the government is planning a tour of all federal states under the heading: "Do the right thing. For Austria." The aim is to contact the citizens directly, to understand their concerns and to work on solutions. The [ots reports] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_202502_ots0013/das- Government team-der-Volkpartei-startet-riche-tun-fuer-Oesterreich-the-tour) that a tour of at least one representative of the folk party will take place at each of the 39 regional electoral circles. These include prominent political characters such as Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, Federal Minister, State Secretary as well as club chairman August Wöginger and the second National Council President Peter Haubner.

Today, on May 2, 2025, the tour starts in Tyrol. Christian Stocker will meet officials of the Austrian People's Party and take part in the traditional “Gauder Fest” in Zell am Ziller. Stocker emphasizes the importance of dialogue and direct exchange with the citizens. The Secretary General Nico Marchetti explains that the People's Party takes people the concerns of people seriously and puts their needs in the foreground.

challenges and government formation

The formation of this triple coalition, the first of its kind in Austria, was an enormous challenge. The [the press reported] (https://www.diepresse.com/19392432/von-der-wahl-bis-he-eine-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-der- der Long and difficult regional negotiations, which are considered the longest in the history of the country. Chancellor Stocker thanks the parties involved and the Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen to achieve a consensus that made it possible to form a coalition between the ÖVP, SPÖ and the NEOS. This cooperation was considered a necessary dynamic to address the challenges of the present, including the crisis in Ukraine, economic turbulence and the topic of illegal migration.

In his government declaration in the National Council, Stocker emphasized the importance of compromise in the current political landscape and recalled historical figures that had mastered similar challenges. He emphasizes that the merger of society is a central goal for the legislative period and that the federal government has agreed an extensive work program to combat extremism and irregularity in the asylum system. In addition, family reunification should be temporarily stopped to protect the education system.

Focus on security and de -bureaucratization

Another central point of government policy is to strengthen internal and external security. Measures such as a personnel offensive in the police and the promotion of performance and commitment are planned in all social areas. Stocker also confirmed the goals of debt bureaucratization and an active commitment to Austria at European and international level. Finally, he expressed hope of a better Austria at the end of the legislative period, which benefits the citizens.

The coming weeks, starting with the tour started today, will show how successful the federal government can be in its communication with the citizens and the implementation of their political agenda. The challenges are great, but the commitment of the People's Party is undisputed. With a clear focus on the dialogue, the new coalition hopes to build trust and to tackle the country's pressing problems.