“It’s always nice to go back to Burgenland – but being able to set off back home with my wife Julia so close to the national holiday (on Monday, note) makes me particularly happy,” he shared Facebook with.
Doskozil thanked him for the “support and numerous wishes for recovery” after the corrective surgery on the larynx. “I’m doing very well given the circumstances,” he reported. He can already work internally again, is in close contact with his team and will soon have his first appointments in his office. “I’m looking forward to the state holiday, on which we traditionally reflect on what shapes Burgenland and makes it successful: cohesion, hard work and optimism,” said the SPÖ politician.
This was the eighth operation for Doskozil due to an ossification of the larynx. The operation in Leipzig took place in time for the state elections on January 19, 2025 in Burgenland. The governor’s budget speech planned for next Thursday has been postponed.
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**Interview with Burgenland Governor Hans Peter Doskozil**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Governor Doskozil, especially after your recent health challenges. How are you feeling following your operation?
**Doskozil:** Thank you for having me! I’m doing very well given the circumstances. This recent corrective surgery on my larynx was my eighth operation due to ossification, but I’m already back in close contact with my team and ready to resume my duties.
**Interviewer:** It’s great to hear that you’re recovering well. You mentioned on Facebook that you’re particularly happy to return home to Burgenland with your wife Julia just before the national holiday. Why is that significant for you?
**Doskozil:** Burgenland is a place I hold dear to my heart. Being able to return home, especially around our state holiday, fills me with joy. It’s a time when we reflect on what defines us as a community—our cohesion, hard work, and optimism.
**Interviewer:** That’s a beautiful sentiment. The state holiday is an opportunity for the community to come together. What are the key messages you’d like to share with the people of Burgenland during this time?
**Doskozil:** I’m looking forward to celebrating the values that make Burgenland successful. This is a moment to remind ourselves of the strength we find in unity and the importance of perseverance. In the coming weeks, we have some significant state elections in January 2025, and I’m excited to reconnect and engage with people on the ground.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of the elections, how are you preparing for that while balancing your recovery?
**Doskozil:** The health challenges have certainly been difficult, but I’m committed to fulfilling my role. I’m already back to working internally, and I’ve scheduled my first appointments in the office. I believe that our community’s support during my recovery has only boosted my determination to serve them better.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Governor Doskozil, for your insights and for sharing your recovery journey with us. We wish you continued strength as you return to your duties.
**Doskozil:** Thank you very much! I truly appreciate the support and look forward to serving the people of Burgenland with renewed vigor.
