US EditionAustria’s new government takes office after a 5-month wait for a new administration
- Austria's new government officially took office with Christian Stocker as Chancellor after a five-month formation period marked by difficult negotiations and a coalition agreement.
- The coalition includes the Social Democrats, addressing issues like rising unemployment and a recession, as outlined in the agreement.
- Stocker, previously a party functionary, became Chancellor despite lacking national government experience and aims to maintain Austria's pro-European stance.
- Political analysts express low expectations for Stocker, viewing him as a potential stabilizing figure amidst the coalition's fragility and challenges ahead.
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Brussels reacts to the new federal government
The EU leaders in Brussels congratulated Chancellor Christian Stocker on his new position. "Together, we will make Austria and Europe safer and more competitive," said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. "The German CDU politician was also "joyed that Europe can build on Austria in a busy time." She was looking forward to working with Stocker. EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola stressed, "in these geopolitically uncertain times Europ…
New government sworn in in Austria, new Chancellor Christian Stocker
In Austria, a new government consisting of the People's Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the liberal Neos was sworn in before President Alexander Van der Bellen. The government, which faces major economic challenges amid uncertain international political conditions, will be led by Christian Stocker of the ÖVP, who has become Austria's new chancellor.
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