Government crisis in Austria: Coalition negotiations from ÖVP and FPÖ started!

Government crisis in Austria: Coalition negotiations from ÖVP and FPÖ started!

Austria is at the turning point: The ** ÖVP ** and the ** FPÖ ** have officially recorded coalition negotiations, which ensures political turbulence. The focus of the talks is on the urgent renovation of the battered budget, with an expert group coming together to develop solutions. These negotiations are particularly explosive because they are the last option after the previous discussions with the SPÖ and the Neos have failed. A secret meeting was moved to a conference due to the high media interest. Both parties strive to avoid an EU deficit procedure, and the ÖVP is particularly important that the ** Sovereignty of Austria ** remains protected against external influences, especially from Russia.

In the middle of this political unrest, the resignation of ** Karl Nehammer ** (ÖVP) as Chancellor provides additional pressure. Foreign Minister ** Alexander Schallenberg ** will take over the government business interim. In the upcoming government formation, the FPÖ under Herbert Kickl is ready to take responsibility. Kickl himself skeptically commented on an ongoing government course and emphasized that a coalition with the ÖVP was at the moment, otherwise there could also be new elections. The political rivals in Germany are concerned: Chancellor ** Olaf Scholz ** described the developments in Austria as "great concern". In the meantime, several organizations cancel protests against a possible FPÖ-led government to set an example against right-wing extremism and for democracy, such as Merkur.de reported.

Disputes at a glance

Astrid Mair(ÖVP) was optimistic about the negotiations: "We have factual intersections that make it possible to find solutions together." The negotiations deal with serious questions, which is also to be understood in the context of the upcoming protests against Kickl and the FPÖ. Any approach between the two parties could also have a significant impact on Austrian domestic politics and relationships with Europe, since the FPÖ is often perceived as a right -wing extremist oe24.at found.