Under heavy pressure

What an FPÖ victory means for the Zuckerl coalition

The ÖVP and SPÖ, the two pillars of the three-party coalition, suffered severe losses as a result of the blue quake in Styria.(Bild: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER)

It obviously came as it had to. The political trend continued at the end of the super election year: the Green Mark was dyed blue, the election also became a kind of memo - and with implications for the federal government. What the victory means for the current coalition negotiations in Vienna.

Although NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger was once again able to enjoy a slight plus, she still suffers to a certain extent. Because the poor results of the ÖVP and SPÖ are now increasing the pressure on all three chief negotiators of the "Zuckerl" coalition.