
“EU Servitude, Illegal immigration, Censorship”: Austrian Government Sworn In
The coalition programme has already made it clear that Austrians can expect more of the worst.
The coalition programme has already made it clear that Austrians can expect more of the worst.
Moderate anti-immigration steps, taxes, online censorship announced in Vienna—not what the voters wanted.
The centre-right and the centre-left will be joined by the liberals—in a complete rejection of the voters’ desires.
In a desperate attempt to avoid elections leading to a potential victory of the Right, the socialists and the centre gave their shaky alliance another shot.
Instead of mass deportations, the interior ministry proposes mass surveillance of messaging services.
President Alexander Van der Bellen is to hold talks with political parties in the coming days to explore options.
Herbert Kickl’s attempt to form a government with “a migration policy that protects the interests of our country and its people” failed over disputes on immigration and EU affairs.
If negotiations break down, new elections loom—with conservative FPÖ soaring in the polls.
While there are key disagreements on EU and Ukraine policy, both FPÖ and ÖVP remain committed to governing together.
The coalition intends to impose stricter migration policies and ban political Islam.