Coalition talks: ÖVP and SPÖ on the way to agreement?

Coalition talks: ÖVP and SPÖ on the way to agreement?

Wien, Österreich - The talks between the ÖVP and the SPÖ to form a new government are absorbed. According to information from 5min.at, the negotiators are working to take a decisive step this week. This could indicate a possible agreement on government cooperation after the previous traffic light negotiations failed. In this phase, the goal is to find a reliable partner for the rapid adoption of the double budget. Neos and Greens could be considered as an alternative partner, but it remains unclear whether they have already been integrated into the negotiations.

Since the National Council election on September 29, in which the FPÖ is promoting the strongest party, over four months have passed without a new government being formed. The previous coalition negotiations show a complex picture, as the The press . After the election, Numerous formed exploratory rounds and various partnership options were examined. Finally, there was an invitation to the NEOS to participate in the talks, followed by official coalition negotiations between the ÖVP and SPÖ, which are characterized by a persistent area of tension. In the past few weeks, negotiations have been hardened, influenced by the tense budget situation and different political positions within the groups.

sign of an agreement?

The latest developments could now put light into the dark. Analysts and politically interested people are eagerly awaiting the upcoming steps, which could possibly result in an agreement between the leading parties. The hurried efforts to advance the discussion about the financial scope, as well as the previous complications in the division of department between the FPÖ and the ÖVP have noticeably burdened the coalition climate in the past few weeks. Any progress in the talks could be of crucial importance for the entire political landscape.