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Political earthquake: Kickl as candidate for chancellor in the Hofburg!
Political earthquake in Austria: Herbert Kickl is entrusted with forming a government. Discuss live with experts today.
Political earthquake: Kickl as candidate for chancellor in the Hofburg!
Political earthquake in Austria: After the traffic light government's failed coalition attempt, it is clear that Herbert Kickl, the head of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), could pull the strings. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has given Kickl the task of forming a government, a decision that resulted from the conversation between the two. Van der Bellen recognized that the FPÖ could achieve the necessary majority for a stable government. At 7:30 a.m. experts will discuss current developments Express.
New coalition talks underway
The conservative ÖVP has made a drastic turnaround and is signaling its willingness to form a coalition as a junior partner under the leadership of Kickl. While the abdicated Chancellor Karl Nehammer had ruled out cooperation with the FPÖ in the past, his successor presented a new strategy on Sunday. This 180-degree turnaround brings unrest within the ÖVP, as many party members are skeptical of Kickl's leadership style. Nevertheless, Van der Bellen sees potential in Kickl's approaches and emphasizes his willingness to develop viable solutions. This reports RND.
Kickl, an experienced politician with more radical views, has drawn the FPÖ closer to himself in recent years and reshaped its content. He is described as a loner whose roots lie in a working-class family. He understood how to benefit from the Corona crisis by positioning himself as the voice of the people. Critics describe him as a threat to democracy and warn against radical implementation of his political agenda. Should a government be formed, it will be crucial how he and the ÖVP address the challenges that could arise from their different political views. More than half of the ÖVP - including interim party leader Christian Stocker and Minister Karoline Edtstadler - reject further talks on cooperation with Kickl, which further complicates the political landscape in Austria.