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Policy change in Styria: FPÖ and ÖVP are about to make a government declaration!
On December 16, 2024, the FPÖ and ÖVP will present their new state government in Styria, including personnel details and government program.
Policy change in Styria: FPÖ and ÖVP are about to make a government declaration!
Styrian state politics is on the verge of a decisive change. After intensive two-week negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP, which were watched with great excitement, the new state government is now expected to be officially presented on Tuesday. According to information from orf.at The two parties have agreed that the government will consist of eight members, with both the FPÖ and the ÖVP having four ministries each.
The FPÖ will move into government under the leadership of the future state governor Mario Kunasek, who is also the club chairman. The expected government leaders also include state parliament member Hannes Amesbauer, the former club chairman Stefan Herrmann and Claudia Holzer, who was previously deputy head of cabinet under Heinz-Christian Strache and is currently an authorized representative at the Graz-Köflacher-Bahn. On the other hand, the composition of the ÖVP remains characterized by discussions, in particular about the role of the previous state governor Christopher Drexler, who apparently is now aiming for a position as deputy, which has drawn attention from some critics in the party, such as kleinezeitung.at reported.
Important political agenda and upcoming meeting
The coalition will have the motto “Strong Styria – secure future” and plans to strengthen the economy through targeted investments and introduce a compulsory preschool year for children with poor German skills. A “Styria Plan” and a “Care Master Plan” are also planned to address social issues. In addition, a payment card for asylum seekers is to be introduced. However, one point remains unclear: future healthcare, especially the situation surrounding the controversial lead hospital in Liezen, has not yet been clarified.
The constituent session of the newly elected state parliament will take place on Wednesday, at which the new state government will be elected and Mario Kunasek will make his first government declaration. The new constellation of parties seems promising, but the internal tensions within the ÖVP remain a moment that needs to be closely monitored.