Kickl as a chancellor: is Austria's orbanization?
Kickl as a chancellor: is Austria's orbanization?
In Austria, exciting political times brewed together. Negotiations between the conservative ÖVP and the right-wing populist FPÖ are in full swing, and former FPÖ boss Norbert Hofer dared to forecast via OE24 that these discussions could be completed in just three weeks. In the background, the preparations for the “Herbert Kickl“ as the first FPÖ Chancellor in the history of Austria are already made. As OE24 , even with a large demonstration, similar to the first black and blue coalition, which triggered massive protests 25 years ago.
international attention and concerns
International politics looks at Kickls's possible chancellorship with skepticism. This had referred to the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as the "role model for Europe", and many wonder whether Austria's so -called "orbanization" is imminent. In a secret place, preliminary talks between Kickl and the new head of the ÖVP, Christian Stocker, are already taking place, as Tagesschau While Kickl received 29 percent of the votes in the last elections and thus only has 57 out of 183 seats in parliament with the FPÖ, the influence of the FPÖ could be reinforced by a coalition with the ÖVP.
Various groups are particularly concerned, especially the art and cultural scene. Kickl's derogatory comments on the cultural policy of the current government have triggered concerns that art and culture that does not correspond to its political idea could be excluded from government funding. These fears are based on role models such as Hungary, where cultural policy is under great pressure. The coming weeks could be crucial for which direction Austrian politics will take and whether Herbert Kickl will actually be a temporary or long -term chancellor.| Details | |
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