Prevent Chancellor Kickl: FPÖ Criticism of Alleged Interference by EPP
At an EPP meeting, according to media reports, concern was expressed over the weekend about a possible FPÖ-ÖVP government, and there were reportedly considerations in Berlin on how to prevent a government with a Freedom Party Chancellor Herbert Kickl. However, this was denied by the ÖVP.
"Democracy" a Foreign Word: Fürst Outraged Over Alleged Interference in Government Formation
"If these media reports are even remotely true, then parts of the EPP leadership are committing a democratic transgression by interfering in the internal affairs of a sovereign country, which must be strongly rejected," emphasized the FPÖ spokesperson for foreign and neutrality policy, Susanne Fürst, in a statement. "Anyone who believes they can influence the formation of a government in another country based on purely ideologically driven motives, for them the term 'democracy' is a foreign word," said the representative.
ÖVP Rejects Accusations
The "Kurier" reported in its Thursday edition that among EPP leaders "every possibility is being explored" on "how to come to a different government constellation in Vienna". There are intensive contacts with Vienna, up to Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. The presidential office responded to an APA inquiry that they were not aware of any contacts from the EPP side. An ÖVP spokesperson also could not confirm this representation.
(APA/Red)
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