Strolz 'comeback as Minister of Education: A dream burst!

Strolz 'comeback as Minister of Education: A dream burst!

Matthias Strolz, former party leader of the NEOS, has given up his ambitions for a return as Minister of Education for the time being. As the Krone , he received signaled cancellation for the ministerial office from party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger. Strolz, known for his expertise in educational issues, had been regarded by many within the NEOs as a suitable candidate. However, the party's internal dynamics restricted his prospects. His withdrawal follows a turning point of the NEOS: the upcoming government negotiations, in which two ministerial posts and a state secretariat are to be awarded.

looking for a two-thirds majority at the general meeting on Sunday, there were also concerns about Strolz 'return, especially with regard to the upcoming Vienna Council elections. Christoph Return, the current city councilor and Vice Mayor of Vienna, was elected as the top candidate for the Neos in the Vienna elections. Should return to the Federal Ministry actually switch, which according to The Standard would also have an impact on the red-pink city government. A new educational city council would then have to be elected before the elections in the municipal council, which further complicated the strategic considerations of the NEOS.

The pressure on the NEOS is high, especially after the FDP failed in Germany, which also underlined its position as a government party. Strolz is considered one of the most famous political minds in the country, and his role in the current negotiations remains crucial for the party, according to the internal assessment. The expertise in educational issues and the possible positioning within the new government structure remains a central topic in the negotiations, while the NEOS are trying to combine their political ambitions with the upcoming elections.