First minister speaks

Will this government last five years, Mr. Hanke?

Peter Hanke becomes Federal Minister for Infrastructure, previously he was Vienna City Councillor for Finance.(Bild: Zwefo)

Vienna's former SPÖ City Councillor for Finance will be sworn in as Federal Minister for Transport, Innovation and Technology on Monday. Peter Hanke talks to the "Krone" today about power struggles in the SPÖ, Babler versus Ludwig and tears shed. And he answers the question: Is the Lobau Tunnel coming or not?

"Krone": Mr. Hanke, a few weeks ago you could still be heard in the town hall corridors: Hanke will never do the job under Babler. Do you blink twice when you have been taken to the Ministry of Infrastructure against your will?
Peter Hanke: I am someone who always sees the big picture and stands up for the city and the republic. But taking responsibility also means pushing for a development that is ultimately good for Austria.