New Austrian Government Sworn In

Austrian Federal President Van der Bellen (left) with Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler, and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

Photo: Peter Lechner/HBF

On March 3, 2025, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen swore in a new Austrian Federal Government formed by the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the NEOS.

This is the first time that Austria is governed by a three-party coalition. The new Government is led by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker from the ÖVP. Andreas Babler from the SPÖ was appointed Vice Chancellor. Beate Meinl-Reisinger from the NEOS was appointed Federal Minister for European and International Affairs.

An overview of the new Austrian Government can be found here, the program is available here.