18. November as a Holiday? This is What Van der Bellen and Stocker Say After Arnautovic's "Announcement"

The national holiday demanded by Marko Arnautovic on the day of the successful World Cup qualification will not be fulfilled. "Dear Marko Arnautovic, the date is noted. November 18th will not be a holiday, but it is certainly a day to celebrate!" wrote Chancellor Christian Stocker on Instagram on Wednesday. At least Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen left a glimmer of hope.

"Sounds familiar, doesn't it?"

"Well, dear Marko Arnautovic, you had an idea last night that the federal government and I should support. Take a look," said Van der Bellen in a video posted on social media - and pulled out a picture of the World Cup trophy. "Sounds familiar, doesn't it? If at the end of July next year this is brought back to Vienna, then maybe we can talk about it again, I could imagine," said Van der Bellen.

In Austria, there are currently 13 public holidays a year. A holiday can be declared by a majority vote in the National Council.

Arnautovic Requested a Holiday

After the 1:1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday evening, in the euphoria over Austria's first World Cup qualification in 28 years, Arnautovic declared: "I have a request to the Chancellor and the Federal President. I ask you to make November 18th a holiday." Everyone in Austria should celebrate. "It is not only our triumph, it is also your triumph."

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