Coalition crisis: ÖVP presents SPÖ with insurmountable hurdles!

Coalition crisis: ÖVP presents SPÖ with insurmountable hurdles!

Lichtenfelsgasse, 1030 Wien, Österreich - The coalition negotiations between ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos are faced with a decisive turn. SPÖ boss Andreas Babler demands that "strong shoulders have to wear more" and sets wealth taxes as a condition for a continuation of the talks. In an interview with today , Chancellor Karl Nehammer vehemently indicated the "red line": "There will be no wealth or inheritance taxes with me and the folk party". These hard words show that the fronts are hardened and a nerve war is in full swing.

The tense situation is tightened by the upcoming deadlines, because by December 12th, all subgroups must have taken on at least once. According to the information from Kleine Zeitung , Nehammer threatened in the event of persistent SPÖ claims, which increases the pressure on both sides enormously. BABLER demands increased participation in budget consolidation from the wealthy citizens who have benefited from tax relief. "A wave of bankruptcy rolls up," he warns, while emphasizing at the same time, the SPÖ wool rule, but not at any price.

conflicts and solutions

The conflict is further fueled by personal demands and ideological differences. BABLER criticized the NEOS for cutting plans in the media sector, while Nehammer and his negotiating partners stick to an expenditure brake. So far, the negotiations have only proven to be productive in some areas, but in others the topics are traffic jam. The SPÖ has the task of strengthening its positions, but cannot progress without compromise.

Some insiders are concerned about the course of the talks, since the dynamics of the previous coalition negotiations arouse memories of previous failed commissions. However, Nehammer remains optimistic: "Of course it flashes in some negotiating groups. Different ideological approaches collide", as he found in Standard . For the ÖVP, it remains of crucial importance not to violate its election promises regarding tax increases.