ÖVP under the influence of the EPP: betrayal of the voters revealed!

ÖVP under the influence of the EPP: betrayal of the voters revealed!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Petra Steger, the Freedom MP, has raised sharp allegations against the ÖVP, which in their opinion is under the influence of the European People's Party (EPP). In an interview with FPÖ-TV and in a column in the Exxpress, Steger said that the government negotiations of the ÖVP had failed with the FPÖ because the ÖVP was "no longer an independent party". She described the party as the "vicarious agent" of the EPP and its boss Manfred Weber. A explosive incident that Steger spoke to: ÖVP delegation manager Reinhold Lopatka led a loud phone call to the hearing about every stage of negotiations during his return trip from the EU Parliament in Strasbourg and to incorporate his demands into the conversations. According to Steger, this clearly shows that the ÖVP does not decide on its own positions, but are dictated from the outside. This was documented by Exxpress.at .

a clear failure of the ÖVP

In addition to Steger’s statements, the Exxpress indicates internal problems within the ÖVP that affect their government ability. Party leader Christian Stocker is confronted with deep internal dumping, as various frets, including workers, farmers and entrepreneurs, fight for influence. Nevertheless, an essential factor for the inability of the ÖVP, to appear as an independent government party, is seen in the externally determined interaction with Brussels. Lopatka has publicly confirmed that he is closely coordinated with Manfred Weber. On his social media profile, he posted a picture of himself and Weber, which illustrates the close connection between the ÖVP and the EVP. Even during the return trip in the shuttle bus, Lopatka revealed that Weber is informed about the standards of negotiations, especially in sensitive issues such as the neutrality of Austria in the face of the Ukraine War.

The serious criticism of the ÖVP also includes the accusation that it not only reveals Austria's interests, but also takes into account the claims of the EVP in its decisions. In this context, Lopatka's proposal to reduce the EU flag on all Austrian official buildings is particularly noteworthy. Such suggestions could undermine Austrian sovereignty, which according to the reports of ots.at is not in the best interest of the voters. If the ÖVP does not quickly distance itself from the influence of the EVP, this could have immediate political consequences.