"At her own request"
State Secretary for Culture Mayer resigns from office
The first female State Secretary is throwing in the towel: Andrea Mayer, responsible for art and culture, is resigning from her post on Wednesday after being dismissed by the Federal Government.
Her office announced her decision on Tuesday. The move had "long been agreed" and was taking place "at Mayer's own request", it said. "It was a great pleasure and honor" to shape the framework conditions for art and culture, said the outgoing State Secretary. Mayer will soon be returning to the President's Office.
Mayer promises an open ear for art and cultural concerns
She was already working there as Cabinet Director before her appointment. Mayer was appointed State Secretary in 2020. "I will always have an open ear for the concerns of art and culture, even in my new old role," she announced.
Kogler: Taking office "at the most difficult time imaginable"
Until a new government is formed, the cultural agenda will be taken over by Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler (Greens). "Andrea Mayer has taken over the post of State Secretary for Arts and Culture at the most difficult time imaginable for the sector, during the coronavirus crisis," he thanked. Mayer had "worked with all her strength and expertise as well as with great sensitivity for the Austrian art and culture scene", said Kogler
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