Farewell to the State Legislature
NEOS’s Number Two Turns Her Back on Politics
She is regarded in the state parliament as a champion for women, children, and a better education system: State Representative Julia Bammer (38) is the number two in the NEOS party in Upper Austria, alongside party leader Felix Eypeltauer. Now she has decided to bid farewell to state politics: “I will not be running in the 2027 election.”
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen When the “Pinks” first entered the Upper Austrian State Parliament in 2021—by a very narrow margin of 4.2 percent—a spot was firmly reserved for the lawyer with a Ph.D. At NEOS, it is customary for candidates to apply for a spot on the party list. Party members then decide the final order on the list.
The party has recently restarted this process for the state parliament election this coming fall. However, a well-known politician will not be participating this time. In an interview with the “Krone,” Julia Bammer confirmed: “Yes, it’s true. I will not be running for another term in the state parliament.”
The 38-year-old says it was a conscious decision to embark on a new chapter in her life. “It’s a super-exciting job.” Although she doesn’t yet have a specific job offer, she intends to continue focusing on socio-political issues that were already close to her heart as a state representative. “I will certainly continue to address the issues that occupied me in the state parliament. I’ll just be wearing a different hat.”
Over the past five years, Bammer has focused particularly on education policy. “It was important to me to give children a voice. I was very happy to advocate for that.” At the same time, she still sees a great need for action in this area. “We’re not making full use of the opportunities we have.”
While Bammer is turning her back on political life, she isn’t turning her back on NEOS. “I’ll naturally remain connected to the party,” she says. However, she isn’t seeking a position on any committee. Looking ahead to the 2027 state legislative election, Bammer says: “The cards are being reshuffled. It will be challenging for all parties—except for one.” She leaves no doubt during the interview that she is referring to the FPÖ, which currently leads in the polls. However, she intends to see the current state legislative term through to the end.
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