Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will be sworn in for his second term on January 26 – the government will offer to step down.
On January 26, the time has come: Alexander Van der Bellen is sworn in for his second term as federal president in the Federal Assembly – the venue for the ceremony is the newly renovated Parliament – “Heute” has already reported.
According to the minutes, the government approved a resolution in the Council of Ministers: Is it over there Van der Bellen will offer his resignation as part of the inauguration!
“to make their offices available”
Outside the agenda, according to the minutes of the Council of Ministers of 18.1. fixed:
“By proposal of the Federal Chancellor in this sense, the Federal Government authorizes him, on the occasion of his inauguration, to declare the willingness of the members of the Federal Government to make their positions available to the President of the Republic.”
a lot of celebrity
One thing is clear: this is a purely formal act. Van der Bellen will likely keep Karl Nehammer, Werner Kogler and their team in charge. Former federal president Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit will be present at Van der Bellen’s inauguration, as will federal government and state secretaries. Also expected are Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, representatives of all religious and religious communities and members of the diplomatic corps.
VdB Announcement – These People Were Not Invited
Who is not present at the inauguration ceremony
The exceptions are the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus, who were not invited by the Federal Assembly, which is responsible for the guest list.
The highlight of the oath is the 20-minute speech by the former, new head of state, which obviously the federal government around Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) and Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler (Green) will not miss.
National Anthem at the end
By the way: Van der Bellen must give the speech and explain his understanding of his office, as stipulated in the constitution. The national anthem ends the ceremony.
Red Nav-Account, time 25.01.2023, 17:23 | Act: 01/25/2023, 5:43 pm