New elections in sight: FPÖ calls for an end to the traffic light government!

New elections in sight: FPÖ calls for an end to the traffic light government!

In a recent statement, the FPÖ appears self-confident and speaks of an upswing in the political landscape. After an appearance by SPÖ Minister for Women Raika Holzleitner in the ORF “press hour”, FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz sharply criticized the federal government. He described the “loser traffic light” as the most expensive and worst government of all time, which only holds together because it is afraid of new elections. “Illegal mass immigration will continue to be promoted,” warned Schnedlitz, emphasizing that the SPÖ is working against the interests of the population with its demands for new taxes. His sharp appeal: “What has brought Germany to the brink of the abyss cannot work for us either,” he explained. These statements underscore the FPÖ's drive to position itself as an alternative force while invoking its roots and traditional values.

The FPÖ's successes also seem to be reflected in surveys. Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner reported that, according to a Spectra survey, the FPÖ is in first place in Upper Austria. “People have had enough of left-wing utopias,” said Haimbuchner in the LINZA talk, linking this rise to the urge for reason and normality in politics. He sees the need to learn from the “disastrous politics” of recent years and to consolidate the state budget. At the same time, Haimbuchner emphasizes that the FPÖ acts as a political constant in Austria and that, despite the challenges of cooperation with the ÖVP, a positive direction is being taken. “We have proven that you can rely on us,” said Haimbuchner. In doing so, he reinforces the image of an upswing for the FPÖ and an alienation from the traditional, socialist-influenced political trends.

Political landscape in transition

The FPÖ sees itself in a tense but hopeful situation, both at the national and regional level. When Haimbuchner realizes that the wind is changing and the time has come for a return to reason, he goes into confrontation with the SPÖ and the Greens, whom he accuses of losing themselves in unrealistic political goals. “The last few years have shown that people are no longer willing to accept the extreme ideologies that divide our society,” says Haimbuchner, pointing out the need to communicate political measures well in order to ensure acceptance among the population. The urgent need for stable, performance-oriented politics that remains in place even in times of crisis becomes clear in this context, and the FPÖ is doing everything it can to position itself as this force.