For the fourth time
Wallner sworn in as governor by the chancellor
The Governor of Vorarlberg, Markus Wallner, was sworn in by Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer (both ÖVP) in the Hall of Mirrors at the Hofburg on Monday afternoon. Nehammer stood in for Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, who is currently recovering from an operation on a spinal disc.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen This was the fourth time he had attended a swearing-in ceremony at the Hofburg, Wallner told journalists. However, the presence of the Federal Chancellor, who is "actually doing an excellent job" as Van der Bellen's representative, was a first, said the Governor, who will lead a black-blue coalition in Vorarlberg in the future.
In a short, personal speech, the Chancellor praised Wallner's responsibility and honesty as a politician. Meanwhile, the Federal President was on the road to recovery, said Nehammer, who wished him "all the best".
In times of uncertainty, people are looking for orientation, which politicians like Wallner offer, said Nehammer. Wallner's heart beats for Vorarlberg. The Chancellor also emphasized the commitment of Wallner's family, who accompanied the Governor to the swearing-in ceremony.
Austria's longest-serving governor
Wallner has been in office since 2011, making him the longest-serving governor. Last week, he was re-elected as Vorarlberg's head of government with 26 out of 36 votes in parliament.
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