Ambel coalition in danger: Trust disappears, dispute threatens!

Ambel coalition in danger: Trust disappears, dispute threatens!

The traffic light coalition in Austria faces serious challenges before it even took up government work. The results of a current survey show that the parties ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS only come to 51 % of the votes, while the FPÖ increases to impressive 33 %. Against the background of these figures, the negotiators face a dispute over essential topics such as budget, economy and taxes. These problems raise the question of whether the traffic light coalition can make the necessary departure for the challenges in the areas of digitization and education. Rapid clarification of these questions is urgently required, as Ö24 noted.

formation of a three-way coalition in sight?

The NEOS see the end of the traffic light government in Germany with interest and could soon become part of a triple coalition in Austria. The chairman Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes that in contrast to the FDP in Germany, NEOS stands for fresh ideas and emerged from a citizens' movement. While the FDP is perceived as an established party, Neos sees itself as a political power of the new generation. Despite the challenges, NEOS is happy about her position as the fourth strongest force in parliament, directly behind the FPÖ, ÖVP and SPÖ, as the Tagesschau

The FPÖ, which is considered the election winner of the past parliamentary election, still faces an unwilling willingness to cooperate. The government mandate is currently with ÖVP boss Karl Nehammer, but the majority is tense. A majority for a three-party coalition consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS could have a decisive influence on the state's political course if Neos can prevail with its economic policy orientation. According to political scientist Peter Filzmaier, the starting point for NEOS in Austria, due to the agreement with the ÖVP, could actually be more advantageous than that of the FDP in Germany. However, it remains to be seen whether and how the traffic light coalition is ultimately formed in Austria and requires a quick ability to act in order not to disappoint the voters.