According to the party statute, at least a two-thirds majority of the pink base is required. This removed the last hurdle for NEOS's participation in the government.

Meinl-Reisinger Advocated for Three-Party Coalition Before Vote

In the case of ÖVP and SPÖ, the respective board already approved the government program and minister list on Friday. After the NEOS base's approval, nothing stands in the way of the swearing-in of the new federal government by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday morning, with the ceremony scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. according to the presidential office's announcement. At 12:40 p.m., the handover of office from outgoing Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg to his successor Christian Stocker (both ÖVP) will take place at the Federal Chancellery. The government declaration in the National Council could then follow on Friday.

NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger, who is designated as Foreign Minister, thanked the cheering members in the balloon hall at the Vienna Arsenal after the announcement of the result. "The work begins," she exclaimed. Now, after the hard work of the past weeks and the much work that awaits her starting tomorrow, she wants to celebrate.

(APA/Red)

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