Negotiations on the future of Styria: Union despite open questions!

Negotiations on the future of Styria: Union despite open questions!

Grazer Flughafen, Graz, Österreich - The first negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP in Styria are promising. The parties met in a positive atmosphere to develop solutions for pressing questions. Mario Kunasek, the FPÖ boss, emphasized that the preparation of a demanding future and reform program could be promoted by the positive course of the talks. The focus is particularly on promoting the “Innovation location of Styria”, appreciation of teaching and securing domestic jobs. This was also supported by Christopher Drexler, the governor and ÖVP boss, who spoke of good agreement in the areas of work, economy and infrastructure, such as Kleine Zeitung reported.

financial clarifications essential

However, the negotiations did not take place under optimal conditions. The place of the meeting, the arrival hall of the Graz Airport, was characterized by constant security announcements. Nevertheless, both parties found time to give a brief statement in front of the assembled journalists. Kunasek emphasized the need to quickly become able to act and that the financial framework must be clarified before the conversations can go deeper. "We can't lose time," he said. The negotiating parties have determined seven central subject areas that are to be discussed by December 12th, with the aim of fixing a political pact on December 13, just like the Kurier reported.

the cultural workers in Styria have also acted actively. They sent a petition to the cultural officer Drexler, which was signed by 500 people, with the aim of fixing the freedom and diversity of culture in the coalition agreement. The demands include ensuring ORF budget tax to support the cultural budget and long-term contracts for cultural institutions. The developments in the negotiations and the reactions from the cultural scene suggest that both the FPÖ and the ÖVP face major challenges to meet the expectations of their voters.