Christian Stocker: The choice of the new ÖVP boss and his ascent!

Christian Stocker was appointed managing ÖVP boss in Lower Austria. In this function, he also competes as a candidate in the municipal council election on January 26, 2025. Mayor Klaus Schneeberger (ÖVP) confirmed this candidacy. Stocker remains in office as Vice Mayor in Wiener Neustadt and emphasizes his close connection to the city, which he calls his political homeland.

Christian Stocker has been active for the ÖVP in the Vienna Neustädter municipal council for 30 years and has been taking the position of the mayor for 25 years. In the upcoming election, Stocker competes in the "Mayor team Klaus Schneeberger", with Schneeberger leading the list. A total of 80 candidates are represented on the list that are alphabetically ranked. The preferred votes decide who will move in for the Volks Party in the Vienna Neustädter municipal council.

future prospects

The decision on the future role of Christian Stocker could also depend on possible negotiations to form a federal government with the FPÖ. Under an FPÖ government, Stocker could be considered to take over the position of the Vice Chancellor or a Minister, which could further influence his political career, such as Noen.at reported.