Chaos in Austria: Nehammer steps back-FPÖ boss attacks the coalition!

Chaos in Austria: Nehammer steps back-FPÖ boss attacks the coalition!

In a surprising turn of the events, the ÖVP decided on Saturday evening to cancel the coalition negotiations with the SPÖ. This goes hand in hand with the resignation of Karl Nehammer as Federal Chancellor and ÖVP boss, as Salzburg24 reported. FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl expressed himself sharply about the latest developments and not only criticized Nehammer, but also SPÖ boss Andreas Babler and Federal President Alexander van der Bellen. He described the resignation of Nehammer as "logical but too late" and emphasized the responsibility of the ÖVP for the failed negotiations.

The coalition talks are now in a critical condition after more than three months of intensive negotiations. The NEOS withdrew their participation on Friday, and shortly afterwards Nehammer's resignation followed. Kickl spoke of "chaos" instead of stability and accused Nehammer to experiment at the expense of Austria to secure his post. "Bablers and van der Bellen also failed with Nehammer," said Kickl. The political situation in Austria is therefore extremely tense, and it remains to be seen how the parties will react to the current crisis, such as "https://www.oe24.at/opolitik/politik/das-fpoe-chef-kickl-zum-staufungs-aus/619405792" OE24 emphasized.

chronology of the failed negotiations

The National Council election took place on September 29, in which the FPÖ became the strongest party with 28.8 percent. Despite this clear political announcement, the formation of a stable government turned out to be difficult. The negotiations between the ÖVP and SPÖ, which started on October 25, ultimately failed due to differences about reforms and the question of budget renovation. Especially on January 3, 2025, the NEOS announced their withdrawal, which continued to make the negotiations complicated and ultimately led to Nehammer's resignation.