Government soon to be in place

Zuckerl coalition: what will be cheaper and what will be more expensive

The three party leaders will resume negotiations on Monday.

(Bild: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER)

A look at party funding shows: Politicians also have to save money. However, the Neos were rebuffed by the larger parties when they asked for cuts in subsidies. Nevertheless, the "Zuckerl" coalition should soon be in place. The secret plans are well advanced: Why food is likely to become cheaper and when an agreement in principle is likely to be announced. 

A government that will impose a gigantic austerity package on Austrians in 2025 should start saving money with itself first and foremost. At least that's what you would think. Especially when you consider that plans are being made behind the scenes - as reported - to increase the number of ministries.

And even more so when you look at the development of party funding (see chart below). Due to inflation and the EU elections, the amount of funding has risen to over a quarter of a billion euros. The FPÖ has benefited the most, which is due to its many successes in the super election year. Overall, the ÖVP and SPÖ received the most.