New change of government in Austria: Drei coalition under pressure!

New change of government in Austria: Drei coalition under pressure!

Austria is experiencing a historical turning point in politics: With 94.13 percent approval of the members, the NEOs have cleared the way for the first triple coalition in the second republic. In a message, the Lower Austrian Neos state spokeswoman Indra Collini said that this was a "milestone for modern, future-oriented politics in Austria". The coalition partner, the conservative ÖVP under Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and the Social Democratic SPÖ, prepared the course for the new government, which is praised by the Federal President on Monday, as news.orf.at . Six politicians from Lower Austria will form the new government, including Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler.

The Neos, the smallest party in this alliance, celebrated their first government participation as a great triumph. Under Beate Meinl-Reisinger, you take over the Ministry of Education with Christoph Return and are committed to reforms in the areas of education and the rule of law. This coalition is not only a novelty, but also a reaction to the political situation after the parliamentary elections in autumn 2024, in which the right -wing populist FPÖ received the most votes. After failed coalition attempts and under the pressure of Federal President Alexander van der Bellen, this merger of the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS shows a strong signal against the FPÖ, so focus.de .

coalition agreement and common goals

A comprehensive coalition agreement of over 200 pages is available, which sets a number of political measures. Central points include tightening migration policy, austerity measures to reduce a significant budget deficit and the capping of rental prices in certain areas. This strategy indicates determined measures to address the challenges of the time. In an atmosphere that is strongly influenced by international politics, the three parties have agreed on a pro -European course to continue Austria in stable and reform -oriented railways.