Burgenland Forms Historic Red-Green Coalition

Published: 2025-02-05

Burgenland has formed its first-ever red-green coalition government, led by Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) and Anja Haider-Wallner (Greens).

The coalition agreement, finalized in just one week, focuses on health, care, migration, and climate protection, including a new climate law.

Both leaders emphasized the cooperative and forward-looking nature of their partnership, presenting it as a counter-model to the expected right-leaning federal government.

The coalition aims to implement progressive policies while balancing ecological and social priorities.

Despite opposition from the ÖVP and FPÖ, the coalition is set to begin its term, with Doskozil’s inauguration scheduled for Friday.