Austrian Minister of the Interior, Nehammer, tipped to assume the role of Chancellor
In a significant political shift, former Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has resigned from his position and has been appointed as the Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), effective from September 1, 2025 [1][3].
The news of Nehammer's resignation and subsequent appointment came from the daily newspaper "Der Standard", citing government circles [2]. Following his departure, Alexander Schallenberg took over as interim Chancellor to ensure stability until a new government formation [2].
As of now, Schallenberg continues to lead the government on a temporary basis [2]. However, the formation of a new government is ongoing, with Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Herbert Kickl tasked with the responsibility [2].
Regarding the potential appointment of Karl Nehammer as Chancellor, it is important to note that this is no longer current, given his new role at the EIB [1][2].
The Austrian Greens, coalition partners of the ÖVP, have not yet publicly responded to the planned change of government head [1]. Given their coalition history typically opposing the conservative ÖVP and right-wing FPÖ, it is likely they would be critical of the FPÖ government formation or any return of ÖVP figures like Nehammer to executive power. However, direct information on their standpoint about Nehammer himself or subsequent government appointments post his chancellorship is not explicitly available from the provided sources [1].
The Austrian Parliament, located as per an image from the dts News Agency, continues to serve as the country's legislative body during this time of political change [4].
[1] Der Standard [2] Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) [3] European Investment Bank (EIB) [4] dts News Agency
- The article in "Der Standard" noted that the general news of the political shift includes Karl Nehammer's resignation from the Chancellor position and his subsequent appointment as Vice President of the European Investment Bank.
- Despite the departure of Karl Nehammer from the Chancellor position, the Austrian Greens, coalition partners of the ÖVP, have not expressed their stance on his possible return to executive power or the subsequent government appointments post his chancellorship.
