"Undignified Spectacle": SPÖ Criticism of Blue-Black Coalition Negotiations
"FPÖ and ÖVP are haggling over power and positions like at a bazaar," said SPÖ federal manager Klaus Seltenheim, calling the negotiations an "undignified spectacle." NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger expressed similar criticism.
SPÖ's Hand Remains Outstretched
The tripartite negotiations between ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS failed because reforms were not possible, said Meinl-Reisinger via X: "Consequently, we said: content takes precedence over positions. Now it seems: there are outrageous, partly really concerning things on the table, but it's only about positions."
Blue-Black harms the country and undermines the reputation of politics in Austria, said Seltenheim in a statement: "The FPÖ humiliates the ÖVP continuously." The blue-black coalition has failed spectacularly, Seltenheim finds: "It is high time that FPÖ and ÖVP end this tragic play." SPÖ leader Andreas Babler also stated via X that such conduct damages Austria's reputation: "A country cannot be governed like this."
Once again, the red federal manager emphasized that the SPÖ's hand remains outstretched. The SPÖ is ready to work with the democratic forces in Austria on a viable government.
The Greens are also ready to enter negotiations if necessary, as Vienna party leader Judith Pühringer emphasized on the sidelines of a press conference. "We are available for talks at any time," she assured. The Greens are a reliable and stable partner for discussions. They are also capable of making compromises - something that others apparently can no longer do, as she noted.
(APA/Red)
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