Austria's Head of State: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen

Austria is a federal parliamentary republic. It has no king or president in the executive sense.

• Head of State: Federal President (Bundespräsident) — currently Alexander Van der Bellen (since Jan 2017, re-elected 2022). Ceremonial role: appoints Chancellor, signs laws, represents state.
• Head of Government: Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) — currently Karl Nehammer (since Dec 2021). Runs day-to-day governance.

The President is directly elected (two-round system) for a 6-year term (max two terms).