Traffic light coalition is! What does the new government bring for Austria?

Traffic light coalition is! What does the new government bring for Austria?

A historical chapter in Austrian politics has started: after 156 days of hard negotiations, the new traffic light government was praised in the Vienna Hofburg on Monday morning. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen carried out the ceremony and thus presented the first coalition from the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS. At the head of this new government is Chancellor Christian Stocker, who now takes responsibility for a cabinet that consists of a total of 14 ministers and seven state secretaries. The question that many moves: How will this government affect security and wealth level in Austria, and how much of the traditionally blue FPÖ is really in this new traffic light coalition? Lisa Schuch-Gubik, NR MP of the FPÖ, and political analyst Gerald Markel in the live broadcast at Exxpress.

Lisa Schuch-Gubik has already made a name for itself in the political landscape of Austria. Born and grew up in the Ebreichsdorf region, where her father Markus Gubik is also politically active, she has a lot of experience. After graduating from the higher school for economic professions and studying law at the University of Linz, as well as a master's degree in the field of political management, she joined the FPÖ. Her political career began in the municipal council of Ebreichsdorf, where she has been active since 2015. In 2019 she appeared in the National Council election and was elected to the National Council in 2024. Her connection to the FPÖ is strong, and she has also been a moderator at FPÖ-TV since 2018 and recently married FPÖ politician Christian Schuch, which will continue to strengthen her anchorage within the party, as wikipedia

What does the traffic light coalition bring?

With the new federal government, many hope for a breath of fresh air in Austrian politics. The challenges are great and the population is excited to see which new impulses the traffic light government will set. However, critics are wondering whether the combination of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS is really the right recipe for security and stability. Lisa Schuch-Gubik and Gerald Markel agree: there is a lot to discuss and observe in the coming months, and the spectators are invited to take part in this political journey. Today's broadcast at Exxpress will show how the political actors meet these challenges.