Political scientists warn: Is there a crisis in the new coalition?

Political scientists warn: Is there a crisis in the new coalition?

Graz, Österreich - A turbulent week in Styrian state policy comes to an end with the commendation of the new government and the new governor Mario Kunasek. However, the change at the head of the ÖVP, where Christopher Drexler ceded, could be a serious risk to the new coalition. Political scientist Katrin Protnik pointed out that not only the new level of government should be put into the picture well, but also the outstanding investigation in the FPÖ financial scandal is still a threat to political stability. The FPÖ sees itself exposed to not inconsiderable tensions because the coalition negotiations now have to be continued on a new face - that of Manuela Kohm - while the challenge exists to comply with and implement the political pact.

political restructuring and challenges

like the Kurier reported in a constellation from FPÖ, which first appears in a coalition system, and the ÖVP work. The upcoming challenges are numerous: A new seating schedule in the state parliament is necessary due to the election result in terms of the placement of the parties. In the future, the FPÖ and the ÖVP will sit closely together, while the SPÖ is forced to move in the middle and to position themselves between the other opposition parties.

The coalition currently counts on a constant proportion of seats with three for the SPÖ and five for the ÖVP, with a reduction to seven seats as a possibility in the room. Against the background of the new developments, it remains to be observed how the coalition will prove itself in practice. In particular, the persistent investigation into the Graz FPÖ financial scandal is a potential explosive force for the new state government, so that both Kunasek and President Gerald Deutschmann are under pressure should be charged against them.