Federal Chancellor and OVP leader has announced he will veto the 's proposed budget if it exceeds specific limits. Stocker told Die Welt that the EU Commission's 1,985 billion euro proposal for 2028-2034 is too high.
As Austria faces a deficit procedure, Stocker is aligning with fellow frugal states like Germany and the Netherlands to demand a smaller budget. While seeking overall reductions, the Chancellor explicitly rejected any potential cuts to EU agricultural funds.
Domestically, Stocker ruled out a coalition with FPO leader following failed 2025 negotiations. He also dismissed rumors of a return for former Chancellor , noting that Kurz remains committed to his career in the private sector.