Austria News

Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer, who is also the minister of sport, informed the public about the stage of the preparatory operations for the UEFA European Football Championship next year in Austria.

Gusenbauer met with national coach Josef Hickersberger, and the players Martin Stranzl (Spartak Moscow) and Sebastian Prödl (Sturm Graz).

Gusenbauer wallows in felicity about the big event next year. “We want to make the Euro 2008 to a big party”, he told to journalists.

The chancellor of the Socialdemocrats continues: “The emotions and joy of the Austrians for this sport event are very strong. We are a country with high quality of life and economic activity. Austrians are charming people though. I am sure our guests will like that.”

Gusenbauer also confirmed that he absolutely trust the national coach and his team. “All Austrians should know that”, he said.