Crisis talks in the Hofburg: Who will be the next head of government?

Crisis talks in the Hofburg: Who will be the next head of government?

Hofburg, Wien, Österreich - In the Hofburg there is currently political high operation! On February 15, 2025, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen welcomed leading heads of the parliamentary parties to negotiate the current situation after the National Council election. At the top of the agenda is the question of government formation. Despite the very divergent positions between the parties, the urgency of political exchange can be felt. NEOS chairwoman Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Greens boss Werner Kogler arrived in the Hofburg to explain their points of view. While Meinl-Reisinger spoke of a future-oriented exchange, after his appointment, Kogler commented on the "trusting" atmosphere of the conversations, which one of the negotiating partners reflected on together solutions, as the reported.

shift in power at the ÖVP

A crucial focus is on the ÖVP, where a massive shift in power is underway. The party leader Christian Stocker performed accompanied by the influential state politicians such as Upper Austria Governor Thomas Stelzer. This restructuring within the ÖVP could result in political course and thus plays a central role in the negotiations, according to the Krone . The pressure on the parties is growing because current majority and potential coalitions are being tested.

The situation for a possible cooperation between the ÖVP and the SPÖ is particularly delicate, since the FPÖ under Herbert Kickl brings a pinch of unrest into the political structure. Kickl demands that his party should be involved in the government, which triggers discomfort with the other parties. With the need to form a stable government, the parties try to make the best of the tense situation, while the citizens hope for clear announcements and quick decisions. Van der Bellen will soon comment on the question of the government formation mandate, a step that could be directional for everyone involved.