German government will not comment on recent political developments in Austria.
“We naturally look with great interest at the developments in Austria, one of our closest neighboring countries, that we have”, said government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit on Monday in Berlin. “But it also belongs to be patient and let these processes unfold first.” Moreover, they take note of them but do not comment on them – “that’s how it’s done in good neighborhood”, said Hebestreit.
Karl Nehammer is still in office as Chancellor of Austria, the government spokesperson added. “In that sense, the government in Austria is fully capable of acting and functioning, and that’s important and good for us.” In the end, one deals with those who were elected in democratic elections.