Politicians are pushing for rapid government formation: Austria's future is at stake!

Politicians are pushing for rapid government formation: Austria's future is at stake!

Political negotiations in Austria are facing a decisive step: the conservative ÖVP, the Social Democratic SPÖ and the liberal NEOS seem closer to an agreement on the formation of a new government. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen said after a meeting with the party leader that progress was made and that the parties are obviously compromising. Such a "sugar coalition" would be a novelty at the federal level and could secure stable government after the first talks failed in January, such as Bild reported.

urgency of government formation

The unrest within the state politician grows. NÖ-LANDESHAULTIFARION Johanna Mikl-Leitner pushed for a quick government formation on Saturday in order to tackle upcoming economic challenges promptly. Upper Austria's governor Thomas Stelzer and Carinthia also Peter Kaiser demanded rapid and effective progress. Tirol's governor Anton Mattle was pleased with progress and also appealed to a fixed government formation so as not to lose time. A federal government, which immediately devotes itself to the burning problems, wants to be dedicated to the burning problems, such as The APA reported.

The basis for a coalition seems to be created, but not everyone is optimistic. While some SPÖ representatives speak of a "positive opportunity for successful cooperation", others, especially from the Burgenland SPÖ, show concerns and desire to critically examine the new government plans, especially with regard to social issues and business. At the same time, the NEOS in Tyrol reported that specific reform proposals stand, while other NEOS representatives signal a significant willingness to cooperate.