Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer diagnosed with cancer

Marterbauer intends to continue working in his official capacity throughout his three-month treatment period. He explained that treatment sessions will be scheduled as additional appointments, potentially leading to occasional rescheduling of some engagements, but assured that his duties and responsibilities would be fully met. The statement did not specify the type of lymphoma or the exact treatment plan, and a spokesperson declined to provide further details.

Opinion polls indicate Marterbauer is the most popular minister within the ruling three-party coalition, which is led by the conservative People's Party. He has been a key figure in efforts to bring Austria's budget deficit within the European Union's 3% of economic output limit. Meanwhile, his party and other coalition partners have seen declining support, with gains favoring the far-right Freedom Party.