Styria in danger: threatens a course change towards the right?

Styria in danger: threatens a course change towards the right?

After the recent elections in Styria, the FPÖ and the ÖVP have announced that they want to form a coalition. Herbert Kickl, the chairman of the FPÖ, emphasizes that the implementation of the will to voters is "the highest commandment in a democracy". The Styrians had clearly signaled that they would like a free state government under the leadership of Mario Kunasek. Kickl criticizes the national political situation, where it is decided otherwise and confirms the importance of the votes for the FPÖ in the state election.

However, the Greens express their concerns about the possible coalition and speak of “little space for optimism”. According to Sandra Krautwaschl, the state spokeswoman for the Greens, the signals from other federal states in which blue-black rules are worrying, since these governments are often known for cuts in the social field and attacks on cultural initiatives. She warns that these developments could also threaten in Styria if FPÖ and ÖVP come to power. Instead of courageous solutions for the challenges of the future, a blockade of important projects is more threatening. This illustrates how dangerous such a coalition can be for social and cultural cohesion.

criticism from different corners

The critics, including the “SOS Mismensch” initiative, see the FPÖ a potential danger to social cohesion. Alexander Pollak from "SOS Mithensch" warns of the FPÖ on extreme right -wing movements and describes a governor with such connections as a "political dam break." The fears become louder that the right -wing extremist ideology is offered a stronger platform if the coalition should come about. It is required to check alternative government majorities without the right Xtreme participation in order to protect the democratic values.

The details of the coalition negotiations want to announce FPÖ and ÖVP in the coming days. It remains to be seen whether there is a government until the constituent meeting of the new state parliament on December 18 and what effects this will have on the political landscape in Styria, as well as with Kurier.at is reported.