• The Austrian government has nominated former NEOS politician Gerald Loacker as a member of the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg.
  • Loacker was chosen after the initial candidate Helmut Berger withdrew for personal reasons.
  • The decision was supported by all three coalition parties – ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS.
  • Loacker is a lawyer and business consultant from Vorarlberg; his term begins after the mandate of current member Helga Berger expires at the end of July.
  • According to media reports, there is dissatisfaction within the ÖVP regarding this decision.

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