Uproar in government negotiations: ÖVP and FPÖ throw things back and forth!

Uproar in government negotiations: ÖVP and FPÖ throw things back and forth!

In a dramatic turning point on Tuesday evening, negotiations to form a government between the FPÖ and the ÖVP came to an abrupt end. The dispute centered around the distribution of ministries, and the fronts have hardened. The main actors, FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl and ÖVP boss Christian Stocker, were also unable to reach an agreement with their central confidants, which led to a scandal in the crucial “Group of Six” in which top politicians haggle over positions and influences. Loud oe24 The Freedom Party is particularly aiming for the finance and interior ministries and is demanding the office of justice minister.

The ÖVP, on the other hand, is unyielding and at the same time demands control of the Interior, Finance and Foreign Ministries. This resistance causes the FPÖ to stand up in a tense atmosphere and the negotiations collapse. An insider reported that one of the FPÖ negotiators blatantly said that they should “introspect,” which was ultimately interpreted as a signal for a break. The ÖVP board met that same evening to discuss how to proceed MyDistrict reported.

New discussions are imminent

Nevertheless, there is hope that the talks will resume soon. Negotiations are scheduled to continue on February 5th, with an agreement appearing possible by the weekend provided the dispute over the ministries does not escalate further. There are further discussions to be had in the social subgroup, which will probably be crucial for the further course of events. The implementation of these talks could prove to be critical, as the course must be set for the future government position in Austria.