Before blue and black

Political earthquake: How the Styrian provincial leadership is reacting

(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

The huge political earthquake in Vienna is of course also sending shockwaves through Styria, where a new provincial government was recently sworn in. As in our province, there could also be a blue-black coalition at federal level. The first reactions.

FPÖ state governor Mario Kunasek is unsurprisingly positive about the possible government mandate for Herbert Kickl. On Instagram, he writes about his party colleague that with Kickl at the head of the federal government, it will be possible to "tackle the major issues of our time and work on good solutions in the interests of Austria": "The challenges are great, which is why we also need appropriate contacts at federal level in Styria quickly!" Now is the time to finally get to work, because time has already been wasted enough.

"Cutting the Gordian knot"
His deputy from the ÖVP, Manuela Khom, in turn emphasized that the "Gordian knot" must now be cut and stability ensured: "In this political stalemate, it is necessary to proceed with a steady hand. I am convinced that Christian Stocker will fulfill this responsibility." The ball is now in the Federal President's court. The Austrians expect politicians who don't play games, said the NeoÖVP party leader.