Dispute over ministries: ÖVP and FPÖ face negotiation failure!

Dispute over ministries: ÖVP and FPÖ face negotiation failure!

The coalition negotiations between the ÖVP and the FPÖ are increasingly stalling. In a 40-minute conversation on Tuesday, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl presented the ÖVP with his ideas on the division of ministries, which were unacceptable for the People's Party. Particularly explosive is the demand for the Ministry of the Interior, which has already been controversial under Kickl in the past and which represents an absolute “no-go” for the ÖVP, as the “Krone” reported.

Overall, the FPÖ claims several key departments that are of great importance to the ÖVP, including the Ministry of Finance and the areas of security and asylum. It was heard from ÖVP negotiating circles that the talks had already been “offered” and chunky on Tuesday afternoon, with both sides unable to push for an agreement. “That won’t work out for the ÖVP,” Die Presse quoted from the ranks of the turquoise negotiators.

Negotiations and possible new elections

The Free People are now waiting for an answer from the ÖVP on their list of ministries. The meeting between Kickl and Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, whose talks are scheduled for Thursday, will be particularly exciting. Kickl could report to the President on the current status of the negotiations, which would be urgently desired if an agreement were possible. But if the agreement fails, this could lead to new elections, which would further complicate the political situation.

In addition, there are still a number of open points in the negotiations - including controversial issues such as the bank levy and the abolition of the ORF budget levy. There is also the question of the future fight against anti-Semitism, which is also a source of considerable differences. While the ÖVP refers to its fundamental positions, the communication channels between the two parties still seem to be largely blocked. The situation remains tense and the next few days could be crucial for the future of the coalition negotiations.

For detailed information on current developments, read more at crown as well as at The press.