Austria: Rumors about Fekter Resigning as Finance Minister after Elections

People ♦ Published: July 10, 2013; 17:50 ♦ (Vindobona)

Will Fekter become President of the National Council after the elections? In government circles speculations are circling about Finance Minister Fekter quitting her post as after the national elections in September.

Austria: Rumors about Fekter Resigning as Finance Minister after Elections / Picture: © Wikipedia / World Economic Forum (Heinz Tesarek)

According to the latest rumors, Fekter could stay at the top of the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) or become president of the National Council. However, Fekter left the questions about her person on the sidelines of the presentation of the economic report unanswered.

Fekter expressed hope that she will bear responsibilty for the Austrian government, if possible on the front…