Karoline Edtstadler: Political Return to Salzburg as a lawyer

Karoline Edtstadler: Political Return to Salzburg as a lawyer

An important turn in Austrian politics: Karoline Edtstadler, the current minister of Europe and the constitution, has decided to withdraw from top politics. As a spokesman announced recently, she will continue her ministerial activity until a new government is formed, after which she would like to return to Salzburg to work as a lawyer.

Edtstadler, who has been active in politics since 2017, will continue to be active as a member of the National Council. She emphasizes that she wants to represent Salzburg's interests in the next five years. "I see the strong result in the National Council elections that I received in Salzburg," she said. She is currently still in the ÖVP negotiator team for the coalition talks and is ready to continue her role in this context.

A look back at your political career

The career of Karoline Edtstadler is impressive: First of all, in 2017 she became State Secretary in the Ministry of the Interior under Herbert Kickl from the FPÖ. In 2019 she had space in the EU Parliament, and in 2020 the office followed as Minister of Chancellor. Nevertheless, she was acted as a possible candidate for the post of Austrian EU commissioner before the National Council election, for which Magnus Brunner was finally elected.

The move to the lawyer's industry is a significant step in her professional life. It will surely be able to bring her legal Expertise into her new role from her political activity. This step underlines the versatile alignment of your career and the desire to get more involved in the local community.

Edtstadler's decision to distance yourself from top politics is remarkable, especially in times when political roles are often considered extremely demanding and stressful. It remains of interest how political discussions continue and what role it can take on in the National Council in the future. Her return to Salzburg could bring a breath of fresh air to the local political landscape. Details are here find.