Strache strikes back: FPÖ betrays its voters!

Strache strikes back: FPÖ betrays its voters!

Political fireworks are unfolding in the FPÖ: former party leader Heinz-Christian Strache makes massive allegations against his successor Herbert Kickl. He sees the party on the wrong path while current coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP are ongoing. Strache emphasizes that voters are being cheated, while some in the FPÖ suddenly want to refrain from a Corona-U committee and instead just want to set up a non-binding commission, which in his view is a farce. “A U-Committee would be indispensable in order to criminalize false statements,” said the charismatic former party leader krone.at reports.

These tensions within the party are also reflected in the minutes of the negotiations, which, among other things, discuss a “compensation” demand from the FPÖ for the Corona measures. Despite the disagreements, there is hope for agreement in liberal negotiating circles. The debate about the Interior Ministry, which, according to reports, should not be divided, is also attracting attention. Otherwise, new elections are on the horizon and those involved are anxiously looking at the next steps.

Strache's election campaign and appearance

The FPÖ leader has changed his rhetoric and relies on humor in order not to anger potential coalition partners. He would not have been expected to have this versatility, as Strache in the last election campaigns mostly acted with an aggressive foreign policy. But past elections have shown: Strache is a master of adaptation. He tried to score points with voters and partners with a friendly demeanor. “With his experience and the lessons learned from Norbert Hofer’s Hofburg election, Strache could act as an interface for both the SPÖ and the ÖVP,” explains vienna.at.

His political ambitions are also reflected in his desire for the interior ministry. Strache, once the youngest district councilor in Landstrasse, is calling for clear conditions for possible government participation. Despite his controversial past, the political survivor has a loyal following within the party who loyally rally behind him. The course is now set for the coming weeks and months on an exciting political stage.