Austria before the political turn: Nehammer resigns - what now?

Austria before the political turn: Nehammer resigns - what now?

In Austria, the political conditions are in a tense situation after the abrupt end of the coalition negotiations between the ÖVP and the SPÖ. Karl Nehammer resigned as Chancellor and ÖVP boss, which triggered massive uncertainties in the People's Party. The NEOs retired from the conversations beforehand, and the ÖVP did not consider it possible to continue negotiations with the SPÖ. These turns throw a shadow on the political landscape while the ÖVP is looking for a new leadership style, how 5min.at reported.

In the middle of this turbulence, many build the hope of a comeback by the former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. The 38-year-old, who has already taken over the leadership of the country twice, recently rejected rumors about a return as a ÖVP boss. According to reports, the ÖVP plans to participate in a coalition with the FPÖ as a junior partner. A responsible source cites shortly 'environment, which clarified that he was not available for the role of the party leader, but he could rethink his opinion in the possibility of new elections. The ÖVP is currently advising on its future, while inner -party tensions are building up. Some members prefer cooperation with the FPÖ, while others remain skeptical, so World.de.

Without a quick agreement on a new guide, the ÖVP will face new elections, which could take place in May at the earliest. In the meantime, an expert government could be considered as an alternative, while political uncertainty influences the elections and the structure of the future government. The possibilities of the ÖVP to successfully navigate in this uncertain political situation seem to be limited.