Austria's President Van der Bellen Brings in Experts on Energy and Climate Issues as Advisors

PeopleOther ♦ Published: August 31, 2022; 21:57 ♦ (Vindobona)

Ex-Verbund boss Wolfgang Anzengruber and Wifo economist Angela Köppl are volunteering their expertise to Austrian President Van der Bellen. According to the Federal President's Office, the war in Ukraine and inflation, as well as the slowly emerging energy crisis in Europe, call for expert advice on energy economics and climate issues.

Van der Bellen promised he “will monitor the situation closely and also keep an eye on the work of the government.” / Picture: © www.bundespraesident.at / Peter Lechner / HBF

Due to the Russian war against Ukraine, which has already lasted half a year, Austria is also paying the price for its great dependence on Russian gas supplies, which have unfortunately increased in recent years, especially in Austria.

It must be expected that Putin will continue the war and further reduce or even completely stop gas deliveries if it suits his concept. The…