Austria has a new chancellor: Christian Stocker takes over!
Austria has a new chancellor: Christian Stocker takes over!
On Monday, a historical handover was ceremoniously carried out in the Hofburg: Christian Stocker (64), the new Federal Chancellor in Austria, took up his office 155 days after the National Council election. In addition to Stocker, 13 ministers and additional state secretaries were appointed in addition to Stocker during the forefront by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen at 11:25 a.m. The ceremony in the Maria Theresien room was characterized by a family get-together and a relaxed atmosphere that the new government members assumed. It was particularly striking that the Minister of Defense Klaudia Tanner inserted a special phrase in her vow, which was still underlining the lightness of the opening, reports oe24.at .
Christian Stocker, who previously acted as Secretary General of Conservative ÖVP, took responsibility at a time when his party is under pressure. After the failed attempt to form a coalition with the extremely right FPÖ, he managed to lace a triple coalition with the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the liberal Neos. This was seen as a great success, especially in view of the long negotiations that shaped the political new beginning. During the fishing, van der Bellen emphasized the importance of a stable government in an unsafe geopolitical situation and called for an active participation in Austria in the EU, so .
The political course was reorganized when the office took office. His government agenda already shows clear contours: a strict regime in migration policy as well as measures for family leagues and a ban on headscarves are up for debate. Critics express concerns about the constitutionality of these projects, in particular with regard to human rights. However, Stocker, who comes from a traditional family of ÖVP politicians, seems to be determined to enforce his program. Despite his limited political experience at the federal level and its setbacks in the past, he remains a central figure in Austrian politics.
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