Political power struggle: Who will be the next SPÖ and ÖVP star?

Political power struggle: Who will be the next SPÖ and ÖVP star?

The new SPÖ Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer is reinforced by the experienced ÖVP state secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl, who is supposed to act as a watchdog in the finance department. Eibinger-Miedl, who has been the economic state council in Styria since 2017, has extensive political experience, while Marterbauer, as the new finance minister, is a fresh face in the government. This was confirmed in a report by Current discussions within the SPÖ show that the party leadership under Andreas Babler is in a power struggle. For the Ministry of Infrastructure, Peter Hanke is proposed, who is also seen as a good sign for avenues, while before was it still unclear whether it was targeted for the finance department. This movement only happened shortly after internal uncertainties, such as The press . The change shows that the SPÖ is now focusing on a fresh course, even if the cooperation with the ÖVP is repeatedly put to the test.

The political changes seem to have far -reaching consequences. While Marterbauer is now responsible in the Ministry of Finance, it is uncertain to what extent the ÖVP candidates, including Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer's nomination, will influence future cooperation. In addition, the SPÖ will clarify the succession regulation for the Minister of Justice, which could also play a role in Anna Sporrer, the Vice President of the Administrative Court.