Coalition crisis: FPÖ and ÖVP before historical agreement?

Coalition crisis: FPÖ and ÖVP before historical agreement?

Vienna, Österreich - In political Austria there is currently massive turbulence with regard to government formation. After the negotiations for a black-red-pink triple coalition on January 3., the NEOS broke off the negotiation process, which led to the fact that ÖVP boss and ex-Chancellor Karl Nehammer broke off the talks between the ÖVP and SPÖ immediately. Since January 10, the election winner FPÖ and the ÖVP have been trying to coalition, which could lead to the first blue and black government if the end of the success. But the negotiations are still shaped by differences; The possibility of an agreement remains uncertain. The duration of government formation has already adopted record dimensions and is now in second place in history, after the long government formation from 1962.

The SPÖ, represented by its chairman Andreas Babler, clearly outlined her position in the ongoing negotiations. The party is aiming for a broader coalition with ÖVP and NEOS to tackle the country's pressing challenges, especially in the areas of inflation, migration, health and climate. BABLER emphasizes the need to create a solid budget, especially in view of the enormous budget hole of 20 billion euros, which, according to the last governments, was left. In order to meet the EU specifications, the new government team must reduce a deficit of 4.5 billion euros in the first year and reduce it to less than 5 billion euros by 2028.

austerity measures and financing strategies

The SPÖ calls for clever savings and a fair distribution of the financial burdens. It is particularly emphasized that strong shoulders have to wear more to cope with the deficit - a measure that is already supported by various political representatives, including the president of the fiscal council. This argues that the existing financial system must be covered and new sources of income must be developed. BABLER has made it clear that savings measures must not be made at the expense of the masses; Instead, the SPÖ relies on constructive solutions and the creation of a stable financial basis to make Austria future-proof, as well as spoe.at reported.