Austria’s President, Alexander Van der Bellen, has disregarded the far-right Freedom Party’s victory in the recent general election and instead asked conservative leader Karl Nehammer to form a coalition government. Despite the Freedom Party’s 29% win, other parties have refused to work with them, leading President Van der Bellen to opt for a coalition between Nehammer’s conservatives and the Social Democrats. However, this coalition would only secure a one-seat majority, necessitating a third partner such as the Greens or the liberal Neos for a stable parliamentary majority. Nehammer acknowledged the uncertainty of these talks leading to a government formation but promised stability, reliability, and responsibility. In response, Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl criticized the President’s decision, stating that the process deviated from Austria’s usual protocols. Kickl remains determined to have a say in the government formation process despite the current setback. The situation remains fluid, and the future of Austria’s government is still uncertain.
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