“Short festivals are a burden for the ÖVP,” says political professor Peter Filzmaier. There are already indications of early elections in the spring.
The festival week, including two film premieres for and about Sebastian Kurz, is over. The focus remains on the ex-chancellor. At the same time, rumors about new elections are increasing. Contrary to previous loyalty vows, club leader Sigi Maurer of the Green Party no longer wants to give guarantees for the continued existence of the turquoise-green marriage of convenience until the autumn of 2024. According to information from “Krone”, important states governed by the ÖVP are putting pressure on new elections in the spring. So before the EU elections. The SPÖ under neo-boss Babler is still on shaky ground. There is also a threat of civilian competition from the stubborn ÖVP European Karas. And a recession is expected in the fall of 2024.
Nehammer cannot place any worries
Politics professor Peter Filzmaier: “The headlines about Kurz damage the ÖVP, no matter how the procedure ends.” Nehammer is currently trying in vain to draw attention to his desired topics, such as childcare. “Instead, it’s mainly about a possible comeback from Nehammer’s predecessor.”
New elections are not a problem for Filzmaier as long as inflation does not fall sharply. “From the ÖVP’s point of view, the only reason for new elections would be the threat of a crushing electoral defeat for the EU. That would be a strong headwind for the National Council elections.”
Source: Krone
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