New tax almost fixed

What the Zuckerl coalition wants to implement soon

First rapprochements: Babler, Nehammer and Meinl-Reisinger may soon be governing together.

(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Reuters, Neos)

The first hurdles on the way to the Zuckerl coalition have been overcome and the plans for the pact have been pushed forward behind the scenes. Concrete projects have been worked out in the negotiating groups. The "Krone" has gained secret insights. Where a new tax is almost certain to be introduced, how many compulsory kindergarten years there will be in future and what is planned in terms of migration.

Will everything happen very quickly now with the Zuckerl coalition? This week, the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS have at least agreed on a joint set of figures. A basis for in-depth negotiations. As is well known, the results of all negotiating groups are to be presented and analyzed on 12 December. Just four days later, ÖVP Chancellor Karl Nehammer gives his party executive an "update" in an online meeting. If the most powerful blacks give the green light, the government may already be finalized during the Christmas vacations. As the "Krone" has learned, a lot of progress has been made in many groups. The first prestige projects are also becoming more and more concrete.