ÖVP and FPÖ: missed chance or historical turn?

ÖVP and FPÖ: missed chance or historical turn?

In a dramatic political disaster of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the coalition negotiations with the Freedom Party (FPÖ) have finally failed. Christian Stocker, managing ÖVP boss, gives the crucial reason for the end: FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl. "We were warned at home and abroad," said Stocker, who emphasized that the FPÖ itself, but Kickl's claims for power, did not burst the negotiations. Despite numerous warnings, the ÖVP did not have the security risks that an FPÖ-led Interior Ministerial could bring through.

Stocker denied the possibility of cooperation under the current conditions and emphasized that the security of the country should not be endangered. "It is out of the question for us that we jeopardize the security of the country in government negotiations," he clarified. Despite the initial concessions on the part of the ÖVP, such as the offer of its own ministry of asylum to the FPÖ, the agreement remained unmatched. The ÖVP boss stated that the freedoms had a real chance of the Chancellery, but did not take this opportunity.

The way forward

With the failure of the blue-black coalition, the ÖVP is now dependent on the decision of the Federal President. "Now the Federal President is on the word," said Stocker. On the part of the ÖVP, there is still a willingness to be responsible, and the approval of the SPÖ and Neos signals a possible new edition of coalition talks. While Stocker continues to be the future leader of the ÖVP, the upcoming election of his person remains uncertain because the political landscape can change rapidly.

The reporting of Krone and NÖN underlines the risks and uncertainties in the current political situation, while the parties try to redefine their positions and a way to a stable To find government.