Austria First Green Party to Emphasize Environmental Issues Enters Government for the First Time 4:28 on January 8
Following the general election last year in Austria, a center-right coalition government was launched. The new administration will be watched to see whether it will affect European politics as Austria's first "Green Party" joins the government and the momentum for environmental issues is increasing worldwide.
In the dissolution of the Austrian parliament in September last year, the center-right "Kunitachi Party", headed by Kurz, became the first party, and the focus is on which party Kurz will form a coalition with. Was.
As a result, an agreement was reached at the beginning of the new year to form a coalition with the "Green Party", which has significantly increased the number of seats in the previous election. did. This is the first time that the “Green Party” has taken office in Austria.
The Green Party has emphasized environmental issues, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and has shown a willingness to accept refugees and immigrants.
On the other hand, Kurz, a central right-wing KMT party, has a base of support in the business world and has taken a tough position in accepting immigrants, so Prime Minister Kurz has advanced coordination with the Green Party. There is an interest in developing a new immigration policy.
In addition, with the momentum on environmental issues increasing around the world, the "Green Party" has made a leap in the European Parliamentary elections held last June, and is gaining approval in Germany.
According to European media, "The coalition of the right party and the Green Party will be a model for the future if it succeeds."