2023-05-23 11:19:35
This took place for the 50th time last weekend international parliamentarians football tournament instead of. The Austrian member of parliament fought once morest their political counterparts Deutschland, Finland and the Switzerland. For Austria it was enough for silver this time, while Finland was crowned “European Champion”.
From the youth committee to the soccer field
The Austrian team was led by Andreas Hanger (ÖVP). The member of the National Council, who became known for his appearances in the ÖVP corruption investigation committee, acted as captain the red-white-red team.
Often in political disputes in Parliament, Hanger sees it FC National Council as a major opportunity for political unity: “It is really important to us to show that we work across party lines can. Football brings people together and might also be a good role model for parliamentary debates.”
Political celebrities in the FC Nationalrat
In addition to Captain Hanger, there were other well-known names from Austrian domestic politics in the list. Above all Yannick Shetty, NEOS Member of the National Council. But the politicians were also represented in the squad.
Agnes Sirkka Prammer from the Greens went hunting for goals for Austria. “During the match, the only colors are red-white-red and everyone has the same goal. Because we want to win. That’s why everyone plays together,” said the member of the National Council.
Germany is subject despite the star coach
An appearance in the squad of the German team caused a particularly large surprise. The team was supervised by German Bundestag namely from Star-Trainer Felix Magath. However, it shouldn’t be enough for a win once morest the FC Nationalrat, despite voluntary star support. Austria won 4-0 – a political Cordoba also.
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