Meinl-Reisinger is fighting for the influence of government: risk or chance?

Meinl-Reisinger is fighting for the influence of government: risk or chance?

Wien, Österreich - Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the charismatic party leader of the Neos, is at the turning point of her political career. According to a report by of the crown , the Neos chair is ready to risk everything in order to join the government known as the "Sugar Coalition". This could bring the smallest and youngest party in the Austrian National Council both shine and ruin. The pressure increases because the NEOS may be faced with the challenge next week to not only integrate into the coalition, but also to secure their chances of survival in the next five years.

After the NEOS had broken off the three -way negotiations with the ÖVP and SPÖ in early January and thus gave a historical opportunity, another ray of hope seems to be on the political horizon. According to the Kleine Zeitung could even succeed, despite initial skepticism and internal criticism of the suspected reform Coalition partners to play a role in the government. However, the demands on a real reform agenda remain high. The Neos boss provides central topics such as the federalism reform, the healthcare system and the pension system.

resistance to the men's team

In addition, the 46-year-old, who was the only female leader in the election campaign in a political landscape dominated by men, has to assert itself against ridicule and doubt, while she promises her clientele a brave and often unpopular policy. In the election campaign, the message of improving Austria was rewarded with a record result, but the way to implement this vision is rocky. Meinl-Reisinger has worked tirelessly on her political agenda since taking office in 2018 and could now actually end up in the government-a goal for which she fought for years. The next steps will be crucial to show whether the NEOS and its boss have grown to the requirements.