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It is functionally equivalent to a deputy prime minister in other countries with parliamentary systems.

The latest vice-chancellor of Austria was Werner Kogler, from 7 January 2020 until 2 October 2024.

69(2) of the Constitution of Austria states: In practice, the Vice-Chancellor is normally the leading member of the junior party within the current coalition government, frequently the party chairman.

If only one party is represented in the government, the Vice Chancellor is often the Chancellor's presumed successor.