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FPÖ hymn of praise or voter fraud? Hafenecker presents the testimony to the ÖVP
FPÖ General Secretary Hafenecker criticizes the current coalition and accuses the ÖVP of voter fraud. The background to the conflicts are budget holes and possible foreign influences.
FPÖ hymn of praise or voter fraud? Hafenecker presents the testimony to the ÖVP
The political stage in Austria is simmering: After the failed coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP, FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker made serious allegations. In an emotional speech in the National Council, he described the current “loser traffic light” as “voter fraud”. Hafenecker denounced the massive budget holes and the government's perceived inaction, which does not take care of the real needs of the population. According to Hafenecker, it is interesting that the ÖVP apparently pays no attention to democratic election results in its quest for power.
The coalition talks were abruptly broken off after four weeks on February 12th, which, according to Hafenecker, was due to foreign influences. He suggested that the ÖVP might not be able to form a right-wing government under pressure from the European Parliament and upcoming elections in Germany (on February 23). In a television interview, he explained that ÖVP leader Christian Stocker was apparently prevented by foreign forces from working with the FPÖ. Stocker's suggestions about security concerns regarding an interior ministry under FPÖ control could put the FPÖ in a bad light, said Hafenecker.
Demand for a clear course
Hafenecker also emphasized the urgency of a turnaround in security policy and the migration issue, which, in his opinion, could only be addressed by the FPÖ. He emphasized that the ÖVP had been filling positions based on party politics for decades, which led to dangerous incompetence. Concerns about illegal immigration and the role of parties in this crisis were also heavily criticized. Hafenecker noted that the ÖVP and SPÖ had done little to seriously stop illegal migration.
This political turbulence highlights the disunity of Austrian politics and the complexity of participation in Europe. While the FPÖ and other parties blame each other, it remains unclear how the situation will develop in the near future. The tension is growing while the ÖVP appears to have already started secret negotiations with other parties after talks with the FPÖ failed, as Herbert Kickl, FPÖ leader, noted.