ÖVP under pressure: coalition talks with the FPÖ stagger!

ÖVP under pressure: coalition talks with the FPÖ stagger!

Vienna, Österreich - Political tensions in Austria are increasing, while negotiations for the formation of a new federal government are progressing. In a recent statement, SPÖ boss Andreas Babler made it clear that his party would under no circumstances enter into a coalition with the FPÖ under Herbert Kickl. He warned that this could endanger the principles of democracy because Kickl's views are classified as "dangerous and radical". "With the entire FPÖ, no democratic state is to be made in a government," emphasized Babler, referring to close connections between the FPÖ to right -wing extremist groups, the questioning of human rights and the risk of women's rights. This was reported The Kurier .

In a further step, the SPÖ, the Greens and the NEOS called the ÖVP to rethink their position to avoid a coalition with the FPÖ. BABLER emphasized that the ÖVP must now bear responsibility in order to exercise "reason". He found that his party had not drawn rigid lines in previous talks and was open to compromises. According to Babler, responsibility is clearly at the ÖVP, which FPÖ boss Kickl had previously referred to as a "security risk". Vice -Chancellor Werner Kogler warned of the historical consequences that could bring about collaboration with the FPÖ. If the ÖVP Kickl helps to the Chancellery, it would charge a "historical guilt", said Kogler. This was made by vienna.at

Current development of coalition talks

Babler and Kickl met on Friday, but according to the Babler there was no rapprochement between the two parties. This dialogue took place in the middle of an intensive political climate; Another meeting between Kickl, Babler and ÖVP boss Karl Nehammer is already scheduled for Monday. In the meantime, it is speculated that a triple coalition between the ÖVP, the SPÖ and a third partner could be necessary to ensure a sufficient majority in the National Council. In view of the balance of power, only negotiations between the ÖVP and the SPÖ could be on the agenda while the FPÖ is excluded.