Karoline Edtstadler Elected as New Salzburg ÖVP Leader
Karoline Edtstadler elected ÖVP Salzburg leader, to become Salzburg’s first female governor next Wednesday.
Leonore Gewessler Elected Greens Federal Spokeswoman
Leonore Gewessler won 96.76 % support to become Greens federal spokeswoman, pledges team-driven policy, listening tours, and “hope not fear” after crises.
President Van der Bellen Swears In Vienna’s Mayor Ludwig
In Vienna’s Hofburg, Mayor Michael Ludwig is sworn in again as governor; he calls to rethink gun laws after the Graz massacre.
No Draft for Austria’s Electricity Act Yet
Greens worry that delayed energy laws and proposed feed-in tariffs will stall renewables; government seeks opposition support for ElWG.
SPÖ and NEOS Agree on Vienna Coalition Relaunch
Vienna’s SPÖ and NEOS confirm their coalition renewal, with Mayor Ludwig and Vice Mayor Emmerling presenting details Tuesday at City Hall.
Kurz Cleared of False Evidence Charge, Bonelli’s Conviction Stands
OLG Vienna on Monday hears appeals by ex-Chancellor Kurz and Bernhard Bonelli over suspended sentences for false testimony in the Ibiza inquiry.
FPÖ Accuses ÖVP of “Deep Black State,” Calls for Investigation
FPÖ demands a parliamentary investigative committee into the ÖVP, citing alleged “deep state” tactics and the Pilnacek death and pandemic measures.
Greens, ÖVP, NEOS Fined Over €100K for Social Media Posts
Austria’s ÖVP, NEOS, and Greens fined over €100K for illegal party donations via social media posts. Legal reform planned to clarify regulations.
FPÖ: “Austria Is Broke”
Austria’s opposition parties criticize the government’s draft budget as unfair and harmful.
Vienna to Remain Under SPÖ-NEOS Coalition Government
Vienna’s SPÖ will form a new city government with NEOS, continuing the red-pink coalition. Talks start Tuesday, with a three-week target for finalizing the deal.