Julia Deutsch will be the new Federal Councilor for Vienna – NEOS cheer!

Julia Deutsch will be the new Federal Councilor for Vienna – NEOS cheer!

On June 7, 2025, the Vienna NEOS State Members' Meeting made an important decision: Julia Deutsch was unanimously elected as the new Federal Councilor. The 33-year-old district spokesperson and club chairwoman of the NEOS in the 7th Neubau district not only brings political experience, but also in-depth training as a lawyer and a medical degree, which she is currently completing. Her active role in Vienna's local politics is no secret, and from now on she will work passionately to represent the interests of NEOS in the Federal Council and thus give Vienna a strong voice. After the election, Deutsch expressed her gratitude and motivation: “I am looking forward to the new challenges,” said the new Federal Councilor exxpress.at.

With Julia Deutsch at the top of the Federal Council, the NEOS have a breath of fresh air in everyday political life in Vienna. Her election was greeted with enthusiasm by her party colleagues, and Karl-Arthur Arlamovsky was also elected as a replacement member. Arlamovsky already brings experience from his previous work in the Federal Council and will provide important support for Deutsch in his new role. The NEOS rely on teamwork and will continue to stand up for the concerns of their electorate together ots.at.

The NEOS at a glance

The NEOS – the New Austria and Liberal Forum – were founded in 2012 and have been firmly integrated into the political landscape ever since. Originally emerging from movements such as “Phoenix” and “Austria Speaks”, they strive for more democracy and reform of the political system. It was founded in the Urania in Vienna, and Matthias Strolz was elected as the first chairman with 96.2%. In recent years, the party has celebrated numerous successes, including entry into various state parliaments and participation in European elections. Their goal remains clear: to promote transparency and support for entrepreneurship, as well as to play a central role in political events wikipedia.org.

The NEOS have now developed into a “family” of committed members who advocate progressive politics. The party's innovative strength is demonstrated through a public, three-stage pre-election process for list ranking. This transparency is central to its political philosophy and has helped to increase trust in the party. While Julia Deutsch now works in the Federal Council, it remains exciting to see how she and her colleagues will tackle the challenges of the political arena.