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Crisis talks in the Hofburg: Who will be the next head of government?
On February 15, 2025, crucial crisis talks will take place in the Hofburg while the ÖVP and other parties fight for coalition options.
Crisis talks in the Hofburg: Who will be the next head of government?
There is currently a lot of political activity in the Hofburg! On February 15, 2025, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen welcomed leading figures from the parliamentary parties to negotiate the current situation after the National Council election. At the top of the agenda is the question of forming a government. Despite sharply divergent positions between the parties, the urgency of political exchange is palpable. Neos chairwoman Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green party leader Werner Kogler have already arrived at the Hofburg to present their points of view. While Meinl-Reisinger spoke of a future-oriented exchange, Kogler commented after his appointment on the “trusting” atmosphere of the talks, which reflected a united effort among the negotiating partners to find common solutions The press reported.
Shifts in power within the ÖVP
A crucial focus is on the ÖVP, where a massive power shift is underway. The party leader Christian Stocker appeared accompanied by influential state politicians such as Upper Austria's governor Thomas Stelzer. This restructuring within the ÖVP could lead to political decisions and therefore plays a central role in the negotiations, according to the crown. The pressure on the parties is growing as current majorities and potential coalitions are being put to the test.
The situation is particularly sensitive for possible cooperation between the ÖVP and the SPÖ, as the FPÖ under Herbert Kickl is bringing a pinch of unrest into the political structure. Kickl demands that his party should be involved in the government, which causes discomfort among the other parties. With the need to form a stable government, the parties are trying to make the best of the tense situation, while citizens hope for clear statements and quick decisions. Van der Bellen will soon comment on the question of the government formation mandate, a step that could be a game-changer for everyone involved.