Nobody gives in
Nobody gives in in the coalition poker
The battle over the division of the powerful ministries between Blue and Black is becoming a sticking point - no one is giving in. Both sides are publicly aligning their positions and now Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen is intervening.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The discussion lasted 40 minutes on Tuesday, then the ÖVP stood up. FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl had presented ÖVP boss Christian Stocker with how he envisaged the division of ministries under his chancellorship. And it was a tough sell for the blacks. On Wednesday, it remained clear that no one was giving in in the dispute over the powerful ministries.
Despite the break in negotiations, the FPÖ leader remained adamant on Wednesday and continued to insist on the key ministries of Finance and Interior - and therefore those ministries that are also particularly important to the ÖVP: "If we are responsible for results, then we must also be the ones who have the opportunity to shape this course. That is why it is important to us that we are responsible for finances and the national budget."
ÖVP calls for negotiations at eye level
The fact that the FPÖ leader has publicly reiterated the party's demand for such important ministries seems to have taken the potential coalition partner by surprise. The ÖVP countered in a written statement that it expects negotiations on an equal footing and is sticking to its position: "We decided a few weeks ago to negotiate honestly and constructively with the FPÖ on the formation of a government." Much has been resolved so far, but "important points" are still open. Kickl has accepted the task of forming a government and the ball is now in his court.
In order to create clarity, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen summoned both party leaders. He met Stocker on Wednesday afternoon and Kickl is due to report on Thursday. A failure of the talks between the FPÖ and ÖVP could lead to a new election, but both sides have so far denied breaking off negotiations.
Negotiations have stalled, but are continuing
It is merely a "difficult phase", announced the ÖVP on Wednesday evening. It is "quite normal for negotiations to sometimes run more smoothly, sometimes a little jerky", said Secretary General Alexander Pröll. Both parties still want to discuss how to proceed.
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