No Yes from FPÖ and ÖVP to New Government in Burgenland
Like the nine FPÖ delegates, the eight turquoise representatives also deny their approval to Governor Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) and his government team. The negotiations between the Red and Green parties have progressed in recent days, and the joint government program is expected to be presented on Wednesday.
No Approval from ÖVP
The ÖVP justified their decision not to vote for the state government in a written statement on Tuesday, stating that it is expected "that the course of Governor Doskozil in the areas of economy, finance and dealing with the municipalities will continue". However, this does not correspond to the ideas of the People's Party. "We will emphatically assume our role as a strong and constructive opposition," it said. FPÖ top candidate Norbert Hofer had already stated on Monday that the Freedom Party will not support Red-Green.
New Government for Burgenland
In the new state government, in addition to Doskozil, Green Party spokesperson Anja Haider-Wallner will serve as his deputy, along with the three current state councillors Heinrich Dorner, Leonhard Schneemann and Daniela Winkler (all SPÖ). Eisenkopf had to make way for Haider-Wallner and will now become the President of the State Parliament. If there is a joint nomination for the three new presidents - Johann Tschürtz (FPÖ) will be second and Claudia Schlager (SPÖ) third - the opposition would support this, it was said. However, they could be elected fractionally in three separate ballots, in which case the ÖVP and the new government party Greens would not vote at all.
Before this, the red-green government program is to be presented, Governor Doskozil announced at a press conference on Monday. Both sides have repeatedly praised the extremely constructive coalition negotiations in recent days, so a joint press conference is expected on Wednesday. The new state parliament, with Eisenkopf as president, will then be constituted on Thursday, before Doskozil is expected to be sworn in by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen on Friday.
SPÖ Sees "Low Point"
The SPÖ reacted angrily on Tuesday to the opposition's announcement that they do not want to vote for the new state government. State Managing Director Kevin Friedl particularly criticised the ÖVP, accusing it of wanting to distract from internal leadership discussions and therefore being "against everything in principle". "The fact that the ÖVP does not want to accept the democratic result of an election is another low point for the party," said Friedl.
(APA/Red)
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