Kogler's terrific opera ball debut: a farewell with a lot of conversation!

Kogler's terrific opera ball debut: a farewell with a lot of conversation!

At the opera Ball, Vice-Chancellor Werner Kogler made his impressive debut, and at the same time when he said goodbye to the political stage. In the middle of the gloss, the Greens confidently appeared to the government lodge with Kogler, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Minister of Justice Alma Zadic, while the ÖVP representatives, with the exception of interim chancellor Alexander Schallenberg, stayed away. This marks a remarkable moment, since so many celebrities of the Greens dominated the scenery, such as krone.at reported.

Kogler took his last opportunity to defend the achievements of the turquoise-green coalition. "A lot of successes have been achieved in this period," emphasized the ex-Vice Chancellor and spoke of progress in climate protection, the expansion of local public transport and important social reforms. However, despite these positive records, his disputes with the ÖVP caused plenty of conversation. Critics accuse him of wanting to deceive voters about the difficult financial situation, which Kogler decidedly rejected. He made it clear that the Greens had always taken the warnings of the economic research institute seriously. The dispute over the Renaturation Act has continued to burden the already tense relationship between the two parties, as Weekend.at reported.

The political end of Kogler symbolically stands for a change in the Austrian political landscape, while at the same time celebrating its successes and defensively opposing the allegations. The coming time could have significant changes if the Greens have to act without their former party leader. In the background, the question remains how the current budget deficit and tense relationships with the ÖVP will affect the future of government work.