Coalition negotiations in Austria failed

Negotiations failed

Liberals break off coalition talks in Austria

In the neighboring country, three parties have negotiated the formation of a “sweetheart” coalition. But the liberal Neos apparently do not want to participate in government.

After weeks of talks, the coalition negotiations between the ÖVP, SPÖ and the Neos failed. This was stated by the party leader of the liberal Neos, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, in a press conference. “I made suggestions until last night,” said Meinl-Reisinger. But the differences were too big.

In the National Council election on September 29, 2024, the right-wing populist FPÖ won the majority with almost 29 percent. But Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen did not commission the FPÖ to form a government. An unusual case has occurred: “It is completely new that there is an election winner with whom none of the other parties apparently want to govern,” explained Van der Bellen.