Hofer Celebrates FPÖ Record Result, Disappointment for ÖVP
The Freedom Party's top candidate Hofer, whose party is expected to more than double its 22.8 percent from the Burgenland election five years ago, spoke of a "very, very pleasing result". The only downside: "Of course, I would have preferred if no coalition could have been formed without us," said Hofer.
FPÖ Leader Hofer Ready for Talks with Doskozil
The often-discussed option of Hofer becoming governor in a coalition with the ÖVP does not seem feasible according to projections. The only possibility against the SPÖ would be a government of ÖVP, FPÖ and Greens - rather unlikely, as Hofer found. Doskozil is now in the position to look for a partner. If he were invited, he would have talks with him, Hofer emphasized. The formation of the government will be "very exciting" in the coming weeks.
"Not a Good Day for the People's Party": Disappointment over Crash at ÖVP
The ÖVP top candidate Sagartz showed disappointment. It is "not a good day for us as the People's Party," he said in a written statement to the APA. The reasons for the worst ÖVP result in Burgenland so far were attributed by the ÖVP, among other things, to a political climate that was unfavorable for the ÖVP. The ÖVP also showed openness for talks with the SPÖ.
Greens Breathe a Sigh of Relief, NEOS Remain Optimistic
There was also relief among the Burgenland Greens, who managed to enter the state parliament. "A huge weight has been lifted from my heart," said the Green state spokeswoman Anja Haider Wallner on election night. She made clear her willingness to co-govern: "We are ready to take responsibility."
NEOS top candidate Christoph Schneider tried to spread optimism despite the clear miss of entering the Burgenland state parliament. "We have never been as visible as we are now," he announced to his team.
"The conditions and circumstances were difficult," said List Hausverstand top candidate Geza Molnar, who also missed the entry into the state parliament.
(APA/Red)
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