Austria conservatives agree coalition with Greens

[Nom Chompsky]

Austria's conservatives have agreed to form an unprecedented coalition government with the Greens after months of negotiations.

Sebastian Kurz's People's Party had been in coalition with the far-right Freedom Party until a scandal toppled the government in May.

The People's Party came top in a snap September election, but have only now agreed a deal with the Greens.

It is the first time the left-wing party will serve in government.

"We succeeded in uniting the best of both worlds," Mr Kurz said on Wednesday. "It is possible to protect the climate and borders."

Greens leader Werner Kogler said Austria should now become a European leader on climate change issues, telling reporters that both parties "have possibly agreed on more than we could have imagined beforehand".

Full details of the coalition will be announced on Thursday. But the leaders suggested they would aim to lower taxes in general - a People's Party pledge - while bringing in higher environmental taxes, in line with Green policies.

Mr Kurz is expected to return as Austria's chancellor, while Werner Kogler is expected to serve as vice-chancellor.

Austria backs green agenda with new coalition deal

Conservatives and Greens unite in a landmark deal, after a scandal tainted the far right.

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The outline of the deal:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1212693281936695296

 

[TysonRoux]

Throw another shrimp on the Barbie.

 

[Pitbull]

Throw another shrimp on the Barbie.

Austria?

 

[CT_Biker]

Throw another shrimp on the Barbie.

You drunkard!

 

[TysonRoux]

Austria?

You drunkard!

I should have waited much longer to post this for you two.

 

[yebocan]

"It's possible to protect the environment & protect borders" - ....okkies, but...wonder how the conservative fiscus approach will be overcome when it comes to all them green ideas. All champagne and smiles at the signing , but ideologically, .. will.they be able to at least have a workable agreement.

 

[theratman]

I should have waited much longer to post this for you two.

Got me too

 

[Ancalagon]

From the way that the lefties and liberals whine, you wouldn't think that conservatism is so popular in Europe.