State Secretary Pröll: Coalition defies challenges and relies on digitization!

State Secretary Pröll: Coalition defies challenges and relies on digitization!

Alexander Pröll, the State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery under Christian Stocker (ÖVP), is optimistic about the stability of the current triple coalition with SPÖ and NEOS. In a recent interview, Pröll explains that he is confident that the coalition will hold the full legislative period of five years. Communication between the coalition partners is of crucial importance in order to solve any difficulties quickly. The government coordination, led by Michaela Schmidt (SPÖ) and Armin Hübner (NEOS), he described as the "machine room of the government", in which weekly negotiations take place.

The coalition's challenges are complex. Pröll emphasizes that the coordination between three parties is more complex than in a classic coalition of two, but at the same time it offers the opportunity to set individual priorities. At the moment, the partners face no potential issues, but the renovation of the budget is the focus of the political agenda.

challenges and goals of the government

In the public service, there are also difficult salary negotiations in the public service, whereby a legal salary adjustment for 2026 is also in the house. In view of the budget restrictions, Pröll sees savings potential in administration through the digital transformation and the increased use of artificial intelligence. A central project is the E-Government platform ID Austria, which pursues the goal of reaching nine million users by 2030-currently 3.8 million.

As part of his tasks, Pröll is also responsible for the fight against anti -Semitism. He refers to the national strategy, which has already implemented 38 out of a total of 41 measures. In addition, a feasibility study for a Holocaust center is planned in the government program, which underlines the importance of this topic.

digital transformation in focus

The digital transformation in Austria is coordinated by Section VII of the Federal Chancellery, which focuses on the development and implementation of a comprehensive digitization strategy. The aim is to optimally use digitization for society, business and administration. Innovative digital platforms such as "Austria.gv.at" and the mobile app "Digital Office" should simplify the official paths for citizens and ensure the 24/7 accessibility of state services.

Austria is already one of the European leaders in digitization. The strategic objectives of this section include the improvement of digital skills for citizens and the qualification of IT experts, as well as the ensuring of legal basis for digitized administration. Pröll actively supports these efforts and brings his own experiences from a political family. He emphasizes that he always catches up with tips from his father, Josef Pröll, in order to continue to be able to act effectively.

Pröll's rise within the ÖVP was not strategically planned, but took place quickly and organically. This shows not only his ability to adapt, but also the trust that is shown to him by his party and at the top. With an encouraging perspective on the upcoming legislative period, Pröll laid the foundation for a future -oriented policy in which digital innovation and social cohesion go hand in hand.

For detailed information on the digital strategy in Austria, visit The website of the Federal Chancellery .

More about the position of Alexander Pröll and the triple coalition can be found on vienna.at .