Transfer in Vienna: New faces at the political tip!

Transfer in Vienna: New faces at the political tip!

A significant change in the Austrian government has been carried out: Alexander Schallenberg handed over the office of Chancellor to Christian Stocker in the Federal Chancellery. Schallenberg, who was appointed chancellor after the resignation of Karl Nehammer, handed not only the chancellorship, but also his department as Foreign Minister to Beate Meinl-Reisinger from the Neos. In a solemn atmosphere, he wished Stocker, who promises to be Chancellor for everyone, good luck in his new office. According to vienna.at , the handover was "friendly", which is considered positive in view of the previously turbulent political times.

transfer of public office in the entire Council of Ministers

The handover ceremonies were shaped by warm gestures. Schallenberg received an Austrian football jersey from his successor as a sign of good will, while he presented her a trolley, which he described as an important utensil for her new office. The Neos boss emphasized that she had to learn a lot in her new role as Foreign Minister, especially with regard to the challenges in Europe, as orf.at . The ceded minister Werner Kogler handed over his office to Andreas Babler, with a warm hug and warned of doing constructive opposition in parliament.

Even in other ministries, the handover of respect and cooperation was shaped. Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer, who is provided by the ÖVP the State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl, emphasized the need for a fact-oriented approach to problems. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner in turn welcomed his new State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried, who would like to increase the competence of the executive to combat political extremism. Christoph Return, the new Minister of Education, also found that the shortage of skilled workers is the greatest challenge for elementary pedagogy.