Styrian political miracle: Mario Kunasek as the new governor!

Styrian political miracle: Mario Kunasek as the new governor!

Grazer Burg, Graz, Österreich - The FPÖ celebrates an important triumph in Styria: Mario Kunasek (48) was elected as the new Styrian governor on December 18, 2024 and is the first blue governor since the controversial Jörg Haider. His choice was sealed in the state parliament with 30 votes by FPÖ and ÖVP, a powerful message for the freedom movement. The 48-year-old, who previously became known as Minister of Defense, is now taking on the highest political office in his federal state, as the Standard reported.

a new beginning in Graz

Just 24 hours after his commissioning with the Federal President, Kunasek found himself in his new office in the Graz Castle, surrounded by moving boxes. The freshly baked governor is optimistic and discusses topics that move people, from headscarves to gender issues. With a wink, he presents his tie, which bears blue-green colors-a winking symbol for the blue victory in the Green Mark, which he proudly shows. In the background of the conversation there is an Advent wreath, a festival for the new chapter in Styrian state policy, such as the Krone

Kunasek brings a breath of fresh air to the politics of Styria and is aware of the importance of his office. "All of Austria looks at us," he emphasizes, while at the same time pointing out that his luck is not only in success, but also the responsibility that he now bears. The path he has taken is not only a personal triumph, but a step that may also influence the political landscapes in other federal states.