Both parties want to talk to the Greens about how to proceed or to introduce a motion of censure against Kurz in the National Council.
“We will not, as a matter of principle, ignore talks whose aim is to restore political hygiene in Austria in the interests of the population and to repair the damage that the VP has caused to our country through a system of structural corruption,” said Kickl in one broadcast. Shortly after the house searches were “politically incapable of action”. However, the FP boss is not entirely clear what the Greens want to talk about, “if they don’t know how to evaluate things themselves,” Kickl wanted a clear announcement from the Green side.
“Shaken” by “ZiB” performance
The Chancellor’s appearance in the “ZiB2” on Wednesday evening was “bizarre evidence of a lack of awareness of the problem and an interpretation of politics that puts the interests of the party above those of the state,” said Kickl.
Meinl-Reisinger was also “shocked” by Kurz’s appearance. He apparently does not realize “how much his stubborn attitude ‘nothing happened’ is damaging the reputation of this country and the office.” And: “The presumption of innocence applies to the person, but the incapacity for office. There is a clear incapacity.”
You have an appointment with the Federal President tomorrow, Friday, said Meinl-Reisinger. There is also an offer from Grnen boss Werner Kogler that she is happy to accept.
The Neos boss again rejected new elections. The National Council is not at the center of corruption investigations. Structurally, what is needed now is “a collaboration of forces willing to work towards a new beginning”. “I have a lot of imagination that Austria will have a future even without Sebastian Kurz.” She did not want to answer specifically whether she could also imagine working with the FP.
