Wreath Laying on National Day by Federal President and Government

In the memorial room of the Outer Castle Gate at Vienna's Heldenplatz, they commemorated the fallen soldiers and victims of the resistance. On this anniversary - neutrality was introduced 70 years ago, and the National Day on October 26 has been celebrated for 60 years - the military and politics once again offer a full program.

Federal President and Government Laid Wreath

Together, Van der Bellen and Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) first reviewed an honor guard formation. Afterwards, the Federal President adjusted the ribbon on the wreath in the memorial room, just as the federal government did later. They had previously convened for a special session of the Council of Ministers, during which no legislative decisions were made.

Open Doors and Tours in Hofburg and Parliament

For the National Day, there are once again open doors, including in the Hofburg, Parliament, and the Federal Chancellery. In the morning, the Federal President, together with his wife Doris Schmidauer, greeted those waiting in front of the gate, chatted with them, and shook hands. Defense Minister Tanner, who accompanied Van der Bellen to the Hofburg after his wreath-laying ceremony with an entourage, was enthusiastically available for photos and selfies.

Even an hour before the admission, many people were already queuing in front of the parliament. They were welcomed in the High House by the National Council Presidency, consisting of Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ), Peter Haubner (ÖVP), and Doris Bures (SPÖ), Federal Council President Peter Samt (FPÖ), as well as the club leaders. In addition to tours of the house, visitors were also greeted by stands of the factions in the column hall with information and goodies. Around 10,000 people were expected. The FPÖ club additionally celebrated its own "Neutrality Festival" behind the parliament.

By noon, the Federal Chancellery could also be visited, in front of which a long queue had already formed. Among others, government leader Stocker, Minister Claudia Plakolm, and State Secretary Alexander Pröll (all ÖVP) were available as conversation partners. The Ministry of the Interior invited people to the "Day of the Police." The somewhat more remote Ministry of Finance in the Winter Palace of Prince Eugene was also open, providing services related to FinanzOnline and ID Austria, accompanied by brass music.

Extensive Program at the Federal Army Performance Show

The focus on Sunday is the performance show of the Federal Army at Heldenplatz. Despite partly windy autumn weather, armored vehicles, a Eurofighter model, and a "Black Hawk" helicopter were on display, along with a flyover by the air forces and parachute jumps.

Since Wednesday, personnel has also been recruited on the career platform at Heldenplatz. Around noon, Defense Minister Tanner conducts the swearing-in of new recruits at Heldenplatz.

(APA/Red)

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