Three-Party Coalition Faces the Next Hurdle
The path is not as clear for the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS as it is here. ©APA/Max Slovencik
The conclusion of the negotiations between ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS does not yet mean that the three-party coalition is a done deal.
The three-party coalition between ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS must overcome another hurdle after the conclusion of the negotiations: Ultimately, the government pact must receive the green light within the parties. This is most spectacular with the NEOS, as a general assembly of members decides on the formation of the government cooperation. For ÖVP and SPÖ, it is the responsibility of the respective board.
The NEOS general assembly will take place next Sunday in the Balloon Hall at the Arsenal in Vienna, where digital participation is also possible for the approximately 3,000 members. According to the party statute, the coalition agreement must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the general assembly, a simple majority of the base is not sufficient. The assembly is prepared content-wise by the Extended Federal Party Board. This board must also meet again after the conclusion of the negotiations and before the general assembly to decide on the candidates for the NEOS ministerial posts.
The People's Party will present the agreed government program to the Federal Party Board, although this is not required according to the organizational statute. According to this, the Federal Party Chairman exercises the nomination rights of the Federal Party in connection with government participation and makes the corresponding personnel decisions. This right, introduced under former ÖVP leader Sebastian Kurz, is also held by Christian Stocker as acting Federal Party Chairman, according to the ÖVP. Nevertheless, the achieved coalition agreement will be discussed in the Federal Party Board. Already under Stocker's predecessor Karl Nehammer, the states and associations had a significant say in the selection of ministers in practice.
The SPÖ committees have not yet been scheduled. However, the presidency and board will meet after the conclusion of the negotiations to discuss both the coalition pact and the list of red ministers. Formally, the decision is made by the board. Theoretically, it could also initiate a member survey on the agreement. However, this is more than unlikely.
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