Political chaos in Austria: coalition breaks, Nehammer steps back!

Political chaos in Austria: coalition breaks, Nehammer steps back!

Österreich - A political earthquake shakes Austria: the coalition negotiations between the parties ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos have failed. On Friday morning, the Neos boss Beate Meinl-Reisinger announced in a hastily convened press conference that her party will no longer take part in talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) and SPÖ boss Andreas Babler. As the Krone , there is displeasure about the lack of progress in the negotiations, while political tensions in the country increase. When asked why the talks were canceled, Meinl-Reisinger explained that no breakthrough could be achieved and the discussions ignored the necessary reforms.

cancellation announcement and political uncertainty

Just three days after the turn of the year, the Neos leadership published its decision on what the compatriots put into turmoil. Chancellor Nehammer's resignation follows in this dramatic situation, which reinforces uncertainty about the political future of Austria. The profile describes the resignation as confirmation of political standstill and implies that the consequences for the government could soon be shown. The ÖVP sees the blame for the failure of the coalition at the SPÖ, while the Social Democrats reject responsibility.

The political landscape of Austria could now change decisively: an unstable government could enable the establishment of a two-person coalition between the ÖVP and SPÖ or even bring another collaboration with the Greens into play. The FPÖ, whose general secretary Michael Schnedlitz has already criticized Nehammer, for his decision on the coalition formation and demanded his resignation. It remains to be seen whether there are new elections or the parties will continue their new negotiations. The population is excited to ask how it will continue and which direction the domestic politics will take.