Government program in front of the government: Kickl speaks of blackmail!

Government program in front of the government: Kickl speaks of blackmail!

Wien, Österreich - Austria is on the verge of a political turn: FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl commented critically on Thursday about the presentation of a so-called “government program”, which was presented shortly before the final government formation. According to Kickl, it is strange to speak of a program before a real government exists. The approval of the NEOS general assembly, which meets on Sunday, remains uncertain what the future of the coalition package in question. Kickl even called the procedure of the coalition an "open extortion attempt" to put pressure on the neos basis for its consent, such as OE24 reports .

The new government program

The new coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS has nevertheless finalized the government program, which was presented on Friday. ÖVP boss Christian Stocker, who moves into the Chancellery on Monday, focuses on the topics "Diligence, family and security" in his agenda. A central element of the program is the desired headscarf ban for girls under the age of 14, which is again taken up after a judgment of the constitutional court of 2020. The law against political Islam is also introduced, with criminal prosecution being determined as a criminal offense. Other significant points include the introduction of a mandatory second kindergarten year and a reform of educational leave, which in the future should be more oriented towards further training, as Young freedom .

The measures also aim to make living in Austria affordable. Rents should remain stable by the end of 2025, while upper limits for future rent increases from 2026 will be determined. In addition, the government plans to temporarily stop family reunification for migrants from third countries and to set up return centers for rejected asylum seekers to ensure their deportation. "We want a safe and stable Austria," said Stocker. However, the discussions about the ministerial posts, especially in the Ministry of Finance, continue intensively. In a political climate full of uncertainties, it remains to be seen how the new plans are accepted by the members of the parties.