The ruling Austrian People's Party chooses Christian Stocker as its acting chairman to succeed Karl Nehammer, who resigned as party leader and Chancellor of Austria on the eve. Stocker says he is open to negotiate with the Freedom Party of Austria to form the new post-election coalition government.
The ruling Austrian People's Party appoints Christian Stocker as its acting chairman to succeed Karl Nehammer, who resigned as party leader and Chancellor of Austria yesterday. Stocker saysthat he is open to negotiate with the Freedom Party of Austria to form the new post-election coalition government.