"Mom is the best!"

Zadic’s baby break approaching: a replacement has been chosen

Green Justice Minister Alma Zadić is expecting her second child. Johannes Rauch will take over her political duties during her maternity leave.(Bild: Screenshot/X.com)

Green Minister Alma Zadić is expecting her second child soon. "From the birth, I will be standing in for a few weeks to make sure the new family member arrives safely," she wrote on social media on Thursday. It has also been decided who will stand in for her during her maternity leave. 

Social Affairs and Health Minister Johannes Rauch will stand in for Zadić in the justice department. "Dear Johannes, I wish you every success and all the best for this exciting task," said Zadić on X.

The Minister of Justice posted that she was delighted that Rauch was taking over as her deputy.

Rauch on her colleague: "Guarantor for independent justice!"
In return, the person addressed wished her "a good start and a nice meeting". He thanked her for her trust and gave Zadić roses: "As Minister, you are a guarantor for an independent judiciary!" Attached was a photo of the two of them wearing baby clothes. It read: "Legally checked: Mom is the best!"

There are no maternity leave regulations for female politicians
During her first maternity leave at the beginning of 2021, Zadić was represented by Green Party leader Werner Kogler. She returned to office after just under two months. There are no real maternity protection and parental leave regulations for female politicians. The provisions of the Maternity Protection Act do not apply to members of government, MPs or mayors, nor are they entitled to maternity leave, as a political mandate is not an employment or service relationship.