Nehammer steps back: political earthquake after a coalition break!

Nehammer steps back: political earthquake after a coalition break!

The political landscape in Austria is head! The coalition talks between the ÖVP and the SPÖ failed spectacularly on Saturday evening, January 5. Chancellor Karl Nehammer from the ÖVP not only demolished the negotiations, but also announced his resignation as Chancellor and ÖVP boss. This happened immediately after a session of several hours, which was already tricky after the first failed conversations on Friday. The SPÖ politicians, like the disappointed Philip Kucher, feel back and cannot believe that Nehammer pressed the stop button for his political career on this evening of fate, while taking responsibility for failure to the "destructive forces" within the SPÖ href = "https://www.kleinezeitung.at/politik/innenspolitung/19225593/oevp-und-spoe-aus-nehammer-stieg-zurueck"> The Kleine Zeitung reported .

Nehammer goes - who follows him?

Nehammer only followed a video in which he officially explained his withdrawal. At this emotional moment, he spoke of the honor of serving the country and announced a decent transition. While the ÖVP committees advise on its successor on Sunday, a variety of possible candidates are up for discussion. According to reports, names such as Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer and Sebastian Kurz are in conversation, but the latter could indicate new elections, since the opinion is that shortly would not be willing to take over a vice-chance under FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl. The FPÖ also observes the developments attentively, since an insight into the internal power structure of the party's ÖVP could give the party, such as holds the crown .

The political future of Austria remains uncertain. SPÖ boss Andreas Babler criticized the economic influence within the ÖVP, which is considered the main reason for the failure of the negotiations. While some in the SPÖ are disappointed with the missed opportunity, others see the end of the conversations as liberation like the Burgenland SPÖ. "Finally this unspeakable spectacle has come to an end," they showed themselves in their reactions relieved. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will have to clarify the further career on Sunday - a explosive location that hardly promises a quiet hand.