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Austria's New Federal Government Sworn In: A Coalition of Compromises
After a historic five-month struggle to form a government, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) were sworn in together with their ministerial teams by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna's Hofburg Palace. The coalition, which seems unusual at first glance, promises a pragmatic approach, but key points of contention have been postponed for the time being.
Austria finally has a new federal government, which was sworn in by President Alexander Van der Bellen. / Picture: © Österreichische Präsidentschaftskanzlei/ Carina Karlovits und Peter Lechner/HBF
In his speech, Federal President Van der Bellen appealed to the sense of community of all those involved. In times of great change, it is crucial that everyone takes responsibility and does not just comment, but actively helps to shape the future. Austria was facing major challenges - geopolitical uncertainties, economic difficulties, and social change required decisive…
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