Political struggle in Vorarlberg: chance or step back after failed negotiations?

Political struggle in Vorarlberg: chance or step back after failed negotiations?

Vorarlberg, Österreich - In Vorarlberg, the coalition negotiations between the ÖVP and the FPÖ have experienced an abrupt stop after persistent discussions. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen then invited all parties to the Hofburg to have new discussions. While the negotiations failed, the reactions are mixed in Vorarlberg. The President of the Vorarlberg Chamber of Labor, Bernhard Heinzle, sees no lost opportunity in it, but rather a new possibility for the political landscape, as Vorarlberg.AT reports.

The Vorarlberg Chamber of Commerce calls for a quick government formation. Her president, Karlheinz Kopf, emphasizes that it is now high time for a new attempt, while Elmar Hartmann from the industrial association commented the missed opportunity critically. In the discussion, there were also topics such as asylum and environmental policy that are considered centrally considered by various representatives. Walter Schmolly from Caritas drew attention to the challenges in the asylum area, where it is about a balance between humanitarian responsibility and the limits of receptivity. The environmentalists also agree that the topics are more important than the governing parties, according to Kurier.at and demand rapid solutions Instead of new elections.

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Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer will carry out the commissioning of Governor Wallner. Despite persistent tensions between the parties and critical statements in the past, bridges between the ÖVP and the FPÖ seem to have been beaten to ensure a government capable.