Christian Stocker

Christian Stocker is an Austrian politician who has served as chancellor of Austria since March 2025. A member of the People's Party (ÖVP), he has been a member of the National Council since 2019 and acting Chair of the People's Party since 5 January 2025. He had previously served as general secretary of the party from September 2022 to January 2025. On 5 January 2025, he was elected new acting party leader of the People's Party, following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.