Austria's vice chancellor to step down next year

· Politics · Austria

Austrian Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler said he will quit as the second-highest government official and as leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party next year, bowing to internal party unrest over its slide in polls.

Why it matters：The resignation signals instability in Austria's coalition government and could trigger a political reshuffle in the coming months.

Key points

  • Babler leads the ruling Social Democratic Party.
  • He is the second-highest government official.
  • The party has slid in opinion polls.

Sources (original reporting)

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