Despite the dispute between the black-green coalition, it is clear that September 29 remains the election date. This was said by former ÖVP club director Werner Zögernitz. An earlier appointment would no longer be possible.
As reported, last week the government set September 29 as the date for the National Council elections. The corresponding regulation is also expected to be adopted in the National Council on Wednesday or Thursday. According to Werner Zögernitz, president of the Institute for Parliamentarism and Democracy Issues, there are different scenarios as to who would rule until the next government is sworn in.
“Free play of forces”
There would again be a free play of forces in the National Council. Chancellor Karl Nehammer could propose to Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen to dismiss individual or all Green ministers. The Greens would probably not agree to replacing Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler alone, Zögernitz said. ÖVP ministers could then temporarily take over their responsibilities. This has happened several times in the past. Alternatively, experts could lead the previously green departments.
Resignation of the entire government?
Nehammer could also propose the resignation of the entire government. However, the Federal President has the final say in all cases and must ensure that the offices are continued in accordance with the Constitution. There has been an expert government in Austria only once, starting in June 2019 for seven months. At that moment, ÖVP Chancellor Sebastian Kurz received a vote of no confidence.
A new government before the elections should currently expect a vote of no confidence in the National Council, Zögernitz said. “A government that does not have a parliamentary majority is a death squad.” It also matters to Nehammer whether he is a candidate as chancellor or only as party chairman.
Source: Krone
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