Political freedom of fools over: Austria's government faces challenges!

Political freedom of fools over: Austria's government faces challenges!

After the end of the carnival, Austria is finally facing a functional government that should be prepared for the upcoming challenges. As the Krone , the political negotiations between the ÖVP and FPÖ have been completed, but the relief could be deceptive. Saving will be the new motto to close the 20 billion euro hole in the state budget. The Austrians have to prepare for an era of the belt-enclon buckle.

But from Monday the coalition negotiations continue. The Kleine Zeitung reports that each of the 13 subgroups will meet in the coming days. These groups consist of FPÖ and ÖVP teams of the same size, which will discuss thematically important areas such as internal security, integration, art and culture and infrastructure. The FPÖ under the leadership of Hannes Amesbauer meets the Interior Minister Gerhard Karner from the ÖVP to clarify important questions about internal security.

a budget for 2025 and basic questions

The urgent creation of budget 2025 will be a central concern to prevent the European Union deficit procedure. In the meantime, ÖVP boss Christian Stocker expresses concerns about a possible chancellery of Herbert Kickl, who has long been considered controversial. This raises questions about the future direction of the government, especially with regard to Austria's sovereignty and its role in the EU. The FPÖ and the ÖVP have agreed that an even occupation of the negotiation teams is a central point to avoid paralysis and any conflicts.

Negotiations on topics such as business, pensions and social issues are also on the agenda. With prominent representatives from both parties, the direction in which the government wants to control is determined. The path to a stable coalition will not be easy, since numerous basic questions and different views have to compete for solutions.