Political earthquake in the federal government: – Greens complain about “black day for Austria”

For Daniel Zadra and Eva Hammerer, who together form the dual leadership of the Vorarlberg Greens, the matter is clear: “There is clearly no escape from a Chancellor Kickl and a government with the anti-European and far-right FPÖ – this is a black day for Austria For the Landle Greens, the fact that Herbert Kickl will now probably reach the chancellery is the result of irresponsible politics: “ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS have failed to fulfill their responsibility to put the country above tactical party considerations. With this failure they have opened the door to power for the FPÖ.”

Zadra is particularly hard on the ÖVP – and also on Governor Markus Wallner, who, as is known, had definitely ruled out a coalition with Kickl in the past: ‘Now it appears how strong the promises of the ÖVP and Governor Wallner really are. worth. From pure strength calculation, they are ready to become Kickl’s stirrup holders.”

Neos attack the Greens – and see ÖVP responsible
As is known, the Neos broke off negotiations on the “sugar coalition”. The fact that the Greens are now accusing the Pinks of being “irresponsible” really infuriates Neos state spokesperson Claudia Gamon: “If the Greens are now talking about a black day for Austria, that is pure hypocrisy. For years, the Greens in the federal government and also in state government have pursued policies that ignored the needs of the people.” It is precisely this misguided policy that took away people’s confidence in the established parties and paved the way for the FPÖ. By the way, now only the People’s Party bears responsibility – and not the Neos: “The truth is: a Chancellor Kickl will only become a reality if the ÖVP is ready for it. After the elections in Vorarlberg, we have already seen that the People’s Party FPÖ – contrary to their statements – is rolling out the red carpet everywhere.”

Wallner welcomes talks with FPÖ
For his part, State Leader Wallner also spoke out: he welcomed the Federal President’s decision to award the contract for government formation to Kickl, because “Austria quickly needs an effective federal government that can meet the current challenges.” For Wallner, the fact that the People’s Party is willing to enter into a coalition with the FPÖ as a junior partner is the order of the day: “The alternative to this would be new elections, which I think is certainly the wrong approach at the moment. the moment given the very tense economic and budgetary situation.”