When the First Council of Ministers 2026 Takes Place

The government has now officially set its start of the year. Directly after the school holidays, the first Council of Ministers will be held on January 7th, with tourism as the central topic. The following week, as already reported by the APA, there will be a retreat of the three party leaders. On the following day, January 14th, the Council of Ministers is expected to make decisions following the leaders' meeting.

Retreat in Lower Austria

The working meeting of Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger will take place in Mauerbach. According to the chancellery's announcement, the focus will be on three key areas that should contribute to the upswing: further combating inflation, strengthening Austria's economic location, and measures in the field of migration.

Council of Ministers on January 14th

The next day, the entire federal government will meet for the Council of Ministers to officially adopt the measures developed beforehand. Following this, the Federal Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and Foreign Minister will inform the press foyer about the results and next steps for implementation.

(APA/Red)

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