The new coalition: ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS present reforms for Austria!

The new coalition: ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS present reforms for Austria!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Austria is on the eve of a change of government: After endless negotiations, the three parties ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos presented a coalition agreement under the lead motif "Do the right thing for Austria". The NEOS Secretary General Douglas Hoyos was pleased with the agreement of the negotiation teams, who have struggled to solve solutions in the past few days. "In the areas of education, relief, the rule of law and pensions, we were able to make significant progress," said Hoyos and confirmed that the NEOS would finally see numerous of their long -term demands in the new work program, as ots.at reported.

Key points of the new government

The coalition celebrates its agreement as a significant success after 151 days of intensive negotiations. According to ÖVP boss Christian Stocker, the key to success is to reach compromises. The most important program items include an employee premium for promoting performance as well as measures to relieve overtime and non -wage costs. Clear steps were also defined in the asylum system, such as a mandatory integration program from the first day and the suspension of the family reunification, which should come into force immediately, such as

SPÖ boss Andreas Babler emphasized that the coalition set a sign against the spreading of extremist forces and that a balanced budget is striving for. Neos boss Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasized the need for a subject for democracy and another mandatory kindergarten year to strengthen education in the country. The upcoming coordination of the NEOS members about the coalition agreement at the weekend should be decisive; Without the required two-thirds majority, the contract could fail. The log in the new government could take place on March 3, 2025, provided that all committees agree.