Stands by his word
First potential minister rejects Kickl
No sooner has FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl received a government mandate than the politician has already received his first rejection. If an FPÖ-ÖVP coalition is formed, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will no longer be available.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen He "stands by his previous statements", Schallenberg's office announced. The chief diplomat had previously said, for example, that he would not be part of a federal government led by FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl. This statement was made in an interview with the "Presse" in 2023.
The 55-year-old has been Austrian Foreign Minister since 2019. His term of office was briefly interrupted in 2021 when he temporarily took over as head of government following the departure of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP). In the coalition talks with the SPÖ and NEOS, he most recently negotiated the foreign policy chapter. It is unlikely that he will now take part in the negotiations.
Kickl himself sees "overlaps and close relationships" between the FPÖ and ÖVP programs. There is therefore also potential for cooperation.
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