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Coalition negotiations: “Every party has failed”

The coalition negotiations between the ÖVP and FPÖ are at a standstill.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/REUTERS, stock.adobe.com)

Austria's parties have been negotiating the formation of a government for over 130 days - a historic record. In the meantime, even an expert government is no longer being ruled out, which has caused mixed reactions among readers. We present individual voices from the forum here!

If no agreement can be reached between the FPÖ and ÖVP, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen already has various possible solutions at the ready. In the midst of the protracted coalition negotiations, he emphasizes that the parties must now act. If no solution is found, Van der Bellen is considering a government of experts or the appointment of respected ex-politicians, as the constitution allows him to do so.

Politicians should finally get to work
One opinion that was frequently expressed in the forum was that politicians should finally start working. However, the eternal negotiations were standing in the way of this.

New elections not the solution of the hour
Our readers were relatively unanimous on the subject of new elections. Hardly anyone sees much point in them - rather, they would prolong the conflict.

Where are the parties failing?
Readers were eager to discuss where the coalition negotiations are going wrong. Many saw the lack of willingness to compromise as a major obstacle. Others see the solution to the problem in the replacement of some positions in the parties concerned.

The main thing is that something happens
"Krone" reader Walfisch finds fitting words to conclude, which sum up the mood of many commentators well:

What do you think of a potential government of experts? Do you think it would be a good solution? How could a government be formed between the FPÖ and ÖVP? What other solutions can you think of? Share your views and opinions with us and the community in the comments!