Mahrer Resignation: Official Letter Still Missing

A corresponding letter has not yet been received, it was stated on Thursday by the Ministry of Finance to the APA. Formally, the resignation along with the timing of the resignation must be submitted to the Ministry of Finance, after which Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) is next in line.

Mahrer has not yet submitted resignation as OeNB President

Mahrer, who is also stepping down as head of the Chamber of Commerce, announced on November 10, following heavy criticism surrounding the events at the WKÖ, that he would resign his mandate as OeNB General Council President. He stated at the time to journalists that he would set up the process for an orderly transition, but the resignation would occur promptly.

Right to propose replacement lies with Chancellor Stocker

According to the coalition agreement of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, the right to propose the OeNB General Council President lies with Federal Chancellor Stocker. His office recently stated that they would "ensure the succession in a timely manner" once the resignation actually takes place. The proposal for the Vice President position lies with Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ). The current Vice President is ÖGB Managing Director Ingrid Reischl - she will take over from Mahrer until a successor is found.

Mahrer's resignation announcement was the result of the uproar over the relatively generous increase in wages and salaries of chamber employees, a failed communication, criticism of what were perceived as exorbitant increases in compensation for WK presidium members, and the discussion about Mahrer's multiple incomes. However, the criticism did not subside, which also cost him the position as head of the Chamber of Commerce and the important ÖVP sub-organization Wirtschaftsbund. He is temporarily succeeded by the Tyrolean entrepreneur Martha Schultz (ÖVP).

(APA/Red)

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