Politics at the limit: Coalition negotiations between FPÖ and ÖVP fail?
Politics at the limit: Coalition negotiations between FPÖ and ÖVP fail?
On January 14, 2025, an exciting television format awaits us: Marie-Claire Zimmermann will take up the most pressing topics of the current political situation in her program "Report" on ORF 2. Among other things, the tense coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP are on the agenda. Here, the parties are deeply disputed in central questions such as the savings package, defense policy and European policy. It remains to be seen whether the negotiations lead to an agreement or fail on the different opinions, as well as reported.
The main focus of the political actors is currently on the budget position. FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl emphasized that it was crucial to create clear budgetary guidelines as the basis for future negotiations. This is necessary to avoid an EU deficit procedure that could significantly hinder economic renewal in Austria. The parties have already formed an expert group to clarify the financial framework. The first results are expected on Monday. Kickl and ÖVP chairman Christian Stocker agree that the population has the right to transparency and reliable information, such as ots.at noted.
political resistance and protests
While the coalition talks are running, resistance among the population is stirring. Tens of thousands of people gathered on Vienna's Ballhausplatz to protest a possible participation in the government of the FPÖ. The organizers appreciate the number of participants at around 50,000. Posters warned of agitation and social cuts. These massive protest movements reflect the uncertainty and concerns that many Austrians feel in terms of political developments. Critics, including well-known writers, express serious concerns about the credibility of the parties and the consequences of a possible FPÖ government. Michael Köhlmeier described a possible Chancellor Kickl as a "political supergau" and spoke of a catastrophic future for democratic processes in Austria.
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