Coalition negotiations on the home stretch: large reforms are imminent!

Coalition negotiations on the home stretch: large reforms are imminent!

in Vienna, the coalition negotiations between the Neos, the ÖVP and the SPÖ are bubbling at the coalition negotiations! Vienna Vice Mayor Christoph Return (NEOS) announced that there are "some" open content points that still have to be clarified, but the parties are optimistic that these progress can be made soon. According to the return, there were already large breakthroughs during the last talks. The distribution of ministries seems to be secured: Each of the two larger parties receives six departments, while the NEOS are awarded two ministries. Nevertheless, internal discussions about the occupation of the posts are in full swing, especially at the SPÖ, which is still struggling for important ministries such as finance and judiciary. Former ORF boss Alexander Wrabetz and the Salzburg Member of the National Councilor Michaela Schmidt are among the possible candidates for the Ministry of Finance, and Peter Hanke is also brought back into play. , as reported on wien.orf.at.

A final date for the presentation of the government program is still hot, an appointment for Wednesday or Thursday is being targeted. However, the Federal President candidates have to make personal contact with Alexander van der Bellen before a commissioning. A fishing appointment on Ash Wednesday is excluded because the president is then abroad. Instead, one aims to proclaim the inauguration on Mardi Gras on Mardi Gras in order to avoid symbolism. Return remains as a possible minister of education, since ex-neo-NOS boss Matthias Strolz also expressed interest in this position. The NEOS members will vote on the coalition agreement on Sunday, and the outcome of this meeting could be crucial for the further course of the negotiations, as well as vienna.at reported.

The possibility of large reforms is in the room, especially due to the high budget pressure that is on the new government. It remains exciting how the parties clarify the open questions and whether they can comply with the time frame for the presentation of the government program. The political landscape in Vienna could soon change considerably if the negotiations come to a positive conclusion.