Van der Bellen Continues Talks on New Government
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green Party head Werner Kogler are meeting the president at Hofburg Palace on Tuesday for talks.
President Meets Party Leaders as Coalition Speculation Continues
The first to meet with Alexander Van der Bellen is Austrian Chancellor and ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, followed by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler.
Austrian President Silent on Inviting FPÖ to Form a Government
Alexander Van der Bellen had earlier hinted that he might not automatically give Herbert Kickl the job, even if the FPÖ won.
Nehammer Supports FPÖ to Lead Coalition Talks
Speaking to journalists, the Austrian Chancellor stated that it is customary for the election winner to lead exploratory talks on forming a coalition.
Chancellor Promises Tax Cuts if Re-Elected
Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.