Constitution of Austria

Cabinet holds first meeting

Caretaker Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas will chair the first full-length meeting of the caretaker cabinet shortly after noon on Saturday at the Maximos Mansion.

Sarmas had a brief meeting with the ministers after they were sworn in on Friday. The same day, the cabinet members received their portfolios at handovers in ministries.

Gov't approves two-round mayoral elections and will assume responsibility for draft in Parliament

The Government approved the draft on the election of mayors in two rounds, will assume responsibility for this legislative initiative, and will send Parliament a letter on this matter on Monday, Prime Minister's Chancellery head Ionel Danca announced.

The change we need

The civil sector needs to be restaffed with capable people who do not rely on political affiliations.
News of failed politicians and party hacks being appointed to management positions in the broader public sector is truly disappointing. This is not the example the new government wants to be setting.