Political chaos in Austria: Negotiations on the new government failed!

Political chaos in Austria: Negotiations on the new government failed!

Wien, Österreich - Political developments in Austria are dramatic: Tyrol's governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) has clearly spoken out for a triple coalition with SPÖ and NEOS. He described the FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl, who is perceived as "sole rod", as the main person responsible for the failure of the negotiations. A new low impact for the FPÖ, whose agricultural minister Markus Abwerzger has already reacted disappointed and the ÖVP is pushing into the opposition role. According to tirol.orf.at Burgenland's governor Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) also located a "frightening extent of lack of responsibility" in the negotiations.

The SPÖ and NEOS are course on a new government formation to intervene and prevent a possible government under Kickl. Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) and Neos boss Beate Meinl-Reisinger have emphasized their willingness to renew the coalition negotiations. Ludwig explained that Austria needs a federal government that actively acts in the EU and keeps the democratic fundamental rights up. This reported tt.com . In view of the Causa Kickl, a minority government is considered possible. Peter Kaiser, Governor of Carinthia, emphasizes that the National Council is capable of action and that new elections are not immediately necessary to stabilize the country.

The advance of Ludwig and the clear statement by the NEOS shows that there is a broad political front against a government-led government. Meinl-Reisinger spoke of "Tyrranei der FPÖ" and advocated an expert government who acted with the needs of the citizens that a departure from the previously political strategy of the ÖVP was quite conceivable. The rejection of a chosen Chancellor Kickl is seen as a serious challenge for current political stability in Austria, which puts political actors under pressure to find a solution quickly.