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ÖVP and SPÖ in continuous telephone conversation: coalition talks start now!
ÖVP and SPÖ are exploring a coalition despite internal differences. A meeting to form a government is imminent.
ÖVP and SPÖ in continuous telephone conversation: coalition talks start now!
After Herbert Kickl stopped the turquoise-blue coalition negotiations, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler presented the draft of the Social Democrats' election program, which met with widespread criticism. The Second President of the National Council, Doris Bures, expressed concerns about the "unseriousness" of the program and warned that the large number of tax increases and costly social benefits could be perceived as unrealistic given the country's strained financial situation puls24 reports.
While the SPÖ is striving for a clear agenda that includes demands such as the millionaires' tax and guaranteed specialist medical care, the ÖVP is skeptical and sees the program as too radical. Secretary General Christian Stocker described Babler's project as a collection of “orchid themes”. The SPÖ is also planning extensive social benefits such as free dental treatment for young people and free lunches for students, but cannot convince unanimously within its own party, which illustrates Bures' criticism. These internal tensions could further strain the negotiations surrounding a possible coalition between the SPÖ and ÖVP, reports Ö24.
Coalition talks between SPÖ and ÖVP
As the SPÖ strives to consolidate its program and coalition aspirations, many political observers are wondering whether these plans can survive in the face of internal and external resistance. The coming week could be crucial in gaining clarity on the strategy and personnel decisions that could permanently change Austria's political landscape.