Oberösterreich Minister for Economy, Tourism, Energy and Sport Resigns

Markus Achleitner, a member of the ÖVP, declared his resignation from the Upper Austrian state council responsible for economy, tourism, energy and sport, stating he wants to ensure an orderly handover ahead of the regional election. He will continue to oversee his department until a new minister is selected, after which he intends to re-enter the private sector. The resignation comes after a series of controversies, such as the cleared-land Ohlsdorf site where promised jobs have not materialised, limited transparency around a Google project in Kronstorf, and a strict wind-energy tariff that has drawn business criticism.

Governor Thomas Stelzer has been more involved in economic policy lately, and finance director Christiane Frauscher is seen as a likely replacement. The ÖVP plans to address the personnel changes in an upcoming press conference.