History of Christian Stocker in Timeline

Christian Stocker is an Austrian politician and the current chancellor of Austria since March 2025. A member of the People's Party (ÖVP), Stocker has been a member of the National Council since 2019. Before becoming chancellor, he served as the general secretary of the People's Party from September 2022 to January 2025. Following the resignation of Karl Nehammer, Stocker was elected as the acting party leader of the People's Party on January 5, 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 1960: Christian Stocker's Birth

Christian Stocker was born in March 1960.

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1979: Studied law at the University of Vienna

In 1979, Stocker started studying law at the University of Vienna.

1986: Master's degree in Law

In 1986, Stocker graduated with a master's degree in law.

1988: Doctorate in Law

In 1988, Stocker received a doctorate in law.

June 2019: Sworn in as a member of the National Council

On June 12, 2019, Stocker was sworn in as a member of the National Council during the XXVI legislative period, succeeding Johann Rädler.

2019: Member of the National Council

In 2019, Christian Stocker became a member of the National Council.

June 2021: Re-elected as chairman of the ÖVP

In June 2021, Stocker was re-elected as chairman of the ÖVP in Wiener Neustadt.

December 2021: Spokesperson for internal affairs and security

In December 2021, Stocker was appointed spokesperson for internal affairs and security within the ÖVP parliamentary club.

March 2022: Elected Deputy District Party Chairman

In March 2022, Stocker was elected deputy district party chairman.

September 2022: General Secretary of the People's Party

In September 2022, Christian Stocker began serving as the general secretary of the People's Party.

September 2022: Appointed Secretary-General of the ÖVP

In September 2022, Stocker was appointed secretary-general of the ÖVP.

2024: Top Candidate in the Lower Austria South District

For the 2024 National Council election, Stocker was the party's top candidate in the Lower Austria South district and secured a direct mandate.

2024: Negotiations with the Freedom Party of Austria

In 2024, the ÖVP initiated negotiations with the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), which had emerged as the strongest party in the 2024 legislative election under Stocker leadership.

2024: Coalition Talks Failed

In the aftermath of the 2024 Austrian legislative election, coalition talks between ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS failed.

January 2025: Acting Chair of the People's Party

In January 2025, Christian Stocker became the acting Chair of the People's Party.

January 2025: Appointed Chairman of the ÖVP

On January 5, 2025, Stocker was appointed Chairman of the ÖVP following the resignation of Karl Nehammer.

February 2025: Negotiations with the Freedom Party Failed

Negotiations between the ÖVP and the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) ultimately failed on February 12, 2025.

February 2025: Coalition Government Agreement

On February 27, 2025, the SPÖ, ÖVP, and NEOS announced an agreement to form a coalition government to be led by Stocker as Chancellor.

March 2025: Chancellor of Austria

In March 2025, Christian Stocker became the chancellor of Austria.

June 2025: Statement on Israeli strikes on Iran

In June 2025, following the Israeli strikes on Iran, Stocker stated concerns about the Iranian nuclear program and appealed for a return to negotiations.