Following the expulsion of Vienna’s Chamber of Commerce President Walter Ruck from the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), former minister Maria Rauch-Kallat has announced her resignation from the Vienna Business Association. Ruck remains, for now, president of the Business Association despite the ÖVP’s decision. Rauch-Kallat’s move is a direct response to the situation surrounding Ruck, signaling disapproval of the handling of his case. The circumstances of Ruck’s removal from the ÖVP remain unclear, but his position within the Business Association is currently secure. This development highlights internal tensions within Austrian business and political circles. Rauch-Kallat’s departure underscores a growing rift and potential realignment within the Vienna Business Association. The situation is developing, and further consequences are anticipated.