ÖVP and FPÖ: Stocker announces the government capable of acting in February!
ÖVP and FPÖ: Stocker announces the government capable of acting in February!
The focus is on preparations for government formation in Austria in a dramatic political events. Christian Stocker will be on March 29, 2025 at a federal party conference in his hometown Wr. Neustadt as the new ÖVP chairman. He announces this with great confidence, despite the challenges that are imminent. "If it is more, I would be happy," emphasized Stocker, who not only sees responsibility for himself, but also for the entire People's Party, while with Herbert Kickl from the FPÖ about a possible blue and black coalition, as reported todayconcrete challenges of the coalition talks
Despite the optimistic tones, hurdles can also be seen in the negotiations. Stocker describes the conversations as "quite constructive", while at the same time admitting that many topics such as foreign policy, defense and the controversial ORF budget are still shaped by uncertainty. It is clear that the two parties have to work on a common government program, whereby the FPÖ is pushing for a hidden end for the fees.
The ÖVP has also clearly spoken out for a close partnership with Europe. Stocker emphasizes the need to concentrate on "partners in the open, western world" in order to keep Austria capable of action. While he defines the position on important topics such as the Skyshield rocket defense system as "unchanged", it remains unclear whether this will be a "dealbreaker" in the negotiations, said Styrian news. A ministry is to be saved, which represents a further dimension of the negotiations.
The People's Party plans to form the new government in February in order to quickly present an administration capable of action. Stocker, which comes from Lower Austria, is aware that his switch to the FPÖ is viewed critically by some. Nevertheless, he emphasizes the importance of current discussions and future cooperation to strengthen the political landscape in Austria.
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