New chapter in foreign policy: Meinl-Reisinger is aiming for Trump conversation!

New chapter in foreign policy: Meinl-Reisinger is aiming for Trump conversation!

The political landscape of Austria is head: Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the new boss of Neos, has been the Federal Minister of European and International Affairs since Monday. In an interview on Ö1, she announced that she is aiming for a meeting with the US President to exchange important messages. In addition to her foreign policy ambitions, such as the scandal in the White House and the relationships with Ukraine and Russia, she emphasized the reconciliation of work and family. She described the magazine "Der Spiegel" as the female figure that made the anti-Kickl coalition possible, which underlines its position in the political debate.

at the same time, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen is making government formation. Today he ends his first round of talks with the party leader after the National Council election. Beate Meinl-Reisinger was the first of the smaller parties to be a guest in the Hofburg. There she confirmed her will to collaboration and the need for reform discussions with SPÖ and ÖVP. The NEOS performed better in the elections than the Greens and now have the opportunity to become part of a new government, despite a difficult state situation that does not promise a clear majority, as well as Press reported .

expectations and challenges

The talks in the Hofburg between van der Bellen and the party leader are under high tension. After Greens boss Werner Kogler also had his meeting in the afternoon, it remains unclear when the Federal President will issue an official government order. This step is of great importance for the NEOS, since the possibility of a triple coalition is discussed. The challenges, in particular the cooperation between the parties, are considered extremely important. Kogler and other party leaders already sketch possible waypoints for joint decisions. The pressure for stable government formation is growing because the voters hope for clear announcements.