Austria's future: Dreier coalition agreed on the courageous government program!

Austria's future: Dreier coalition agreed on the courageous government program!

After months of negotiations, the Austrian government of the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS agreed on a joint government program. The over 200 -page document is entitled "Now do the right thing. For Austria" and aims at comprehensive budget consolidation over seven years. During this time there should also be strict regulations in the asylum area and improvements for tenants. This agreement was announced on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as a historical step in perhaps the most difficult government negotiations in Austrian history, as zdf.de

new finance minister and ministries filled

The future government faces the challenge of filling the ministerial posts. In the coming days, the parties should nominate their candidates. Particularly mentioned that Markus Marterbauer should be determined as the new finance minister, such as 5min.at . Peters Hanke, who was originally considered a potential finance minister, will therefore work in the Ministry of Infrastructure. The program aims to create a stable and capable government that can also offer solutions in times of uncertainty.

The coalition plans comprehensive measures in various areas. Among other things, a mandatory integration program is scheduled and rents are to be frozen by the end of 2026. The new government is thus responding to the current challenges in housing policy. A clear line is also given in the areas of energy chaff and the media to set standards in the future and to take specific needs of the population into account.