Wallner's warning: Kickl lacks statesmanlike dialogue skills!

Wallner's warning: Kickl lacks statesmanlike dialogue skills!

In a clear speech, the Vorarlberg VP state party chairman, state governor Markus Wallner, sharply criticized FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl. Wallner noted that Kickl, whose uncompromising behavior is blocking government negotiations in Vienna, does not show the abilities of a statesman. “Instead of taking responsibility and approaching the other negotiating partners, Kickl remains stuck in opposition mode,” said Wallner. The ÖVP contributed constructively to the talks from the start, but in order to form a government, it was necessary to jump over its own shadow and develop solutions for the entire country, reported krone.at.

The challenge of finding a solution

Wallner clarified the requirements for a Federal Chancellor, who must demonstrate the ability to engage in dialogue and treat all those in charge with respect. “Taking a pro-European stance is essential here,” he added. At the moment, however, there are increasing signs that Kickl does not have these skills. “He is caught up in a frenzy of power and remains immobile in his positions,” warned Wallner. This could pose a serious hurdle for future negotiations, as viable solutions and compromises are essential to forming a government.

In a different context, at the FPÖ's New Year's reception, Kickl recalled the successes of the post-war generation, which built up prosperity despite adverse circumstances. “It hurts me to see how this heritage will be endangered in just a few years,” he explained and called for determination and cohesion to get Austria back on track. With the warnings that “complaining is of no use,” Kickl advocates for decisive measures instead of blaming people weekend.at reported.