Austria in transition: Herbert Kickl and the concern about Orban's shadow!

Austria in transition: Herbert Kickl and the concern about Orban's shadow!

In the middle of political turbulence in Austria, FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl will not take part in the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington. Kickl has made it clear to "Today" by emphasizing that his commitments in Austria have priority: "Austria first, that also applies to me in this case," said the FPÖ boss. He expressed the desire for a lot of strength and courage for Trump, but sees his responsibility in coping with the "huge debt avalanche", which has been built in recent years. Kickl was one of the leading representatives of the "Patriots for Europe", who received an invitation to the ceremony, plans to send a representation to concentrate on stability in domestic politics, such as today reported.

political future of Austria

The discussion about a possible Kickl Chancellery creates discussions about the political future of Austria and the relationship with the EU. The FPÖ under Kickl could be based on Viktor Orban's models, which causes concern about the "orbanization" of the country. While Kickl Orban refers to the "role model for Europe", the parliamentary majority in Austria is not as strong as in Hungary, where Orban has a two -thirds majority. Kickl supports a policy that focuses on national sovereignty, which could lead to tensions within the EU, such as Tagesschau

The possible future coalition between the FPÖ and the conservative ÖVP could be crucial for the direction in Austria. Kickl stands for a policy close to Russia and demands military support for Ukraine to rethink. These developments were considered with concern, especially in the art and cultural scene, where Kickl's attitude towards cultural policy has already triggered concerns.