A New Chapter for Austria: The Faces of the Federal Government 2025

PeopleOther ♦ Published: March 3, 2025; 14:36 ♦ (Vindobona)

The inauguration of the new federal government marks the beginning of a new era in Austrian politics. For the first time, a three-party coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, led by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), is in power. He is joined by Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS). The new government has 21 members in total. But who are the people who will steer the country's destiny in the coming years?

The new government has many new faces, 21 members in total - one of the largest in recent decades. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei/ Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF

This government combines different political traditions, economic approaches, and ideological influences. Austria is a three-party coalition of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS. In addition to the 14 ministers, seven state secretaries support various departments. With a total of 21 government members, this cabinet is one of the largest in recent years. The mixture of experienced politicians,…