ÖVP and FPÖ start coalition talks: What is now in Austria?

ÖVP and FPÖ start coalition talks: What is now in Austria?

The political landscape of Austria is head: The ÖVP, led by Christian Stocker, has now officially confirmed the coalition negotiations with the FPÖ. This decision was made after an important meeting of the party leaders, which gives the clear direction for the upcoming discussions. Interesting key points have already been outlined, with the budget being selected as the first topic of conversation. According to 5min.at , Stocker emphasizes the importance of Austria's sovereignty, especially in terms of Russia, and the close partnership within the EU. The negotiation team could turn out to be crucial: In addition to Stocker, prominent members such as August Wöginger, Harald Mahrer and Claudia Plakolm are also in a team.

in Parallel to Stocker's efforts, FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl ventured to the public and confirmed the soon-to-be meeting with the ÖVP. These conversations are particularly explosive, as a triple coalition with SPÖ and Neos was previously sought, which has now failed. A closed FPÖ board has already gave the green light for the negotiations, such as Salzburg24.at . In the run -up to the talks, Stocker emphasized the urgency to ask the FPÖ questions that concern the continued existence of democracy and the international course of Austria. Critical voices also arise against the ÖVP: Vandalen have covered the party headquarters in Vienna with smearings that express their displeasure on the current political direction.

First steps in the coalition negotiations

The negotiations are scheduled for Friday if the control groups of both parties are to meet. In this first round, the basic budget questions are first clarified in order to determine whether a further negotiation of content makes sense at all. Kickl warned that an agreement would be difficult to reach without clear financial guidelines, since an EU deficit procedure threatens that could endanger the economic reconstruction measures. The tension increases, because the outcome of this conversations could significantly influence the political future of the country.