Title: Rakouská lidová strana v povolebním šoku (březen-květen 1970)
(Austrian People’s Party after election’s results fell in the shock (March–May 1970)) – PDF
Abstract: Unexpected defeat in parliamentary elections 1970 resulted on the side the Austrian People’s Party in considerable disorientation. It joined the electoral competition with the image of being a worthy partner with the persuasion that the great coalition was the only possible form for government cooperation. The winning Social Democrats lead by Bruno Kreisky planned to use the historical victory for modernization Austria in harmony with preelection program. However, coalition negotiations failed due to disagreements on division of ministerial posts. During the following 13th irregular congress, the ÖVP failed to manifest sufficient courage. The election of Hermann Withalm as a new Chairman of the Party meant giving the priority to the experienced functionary over the competitive younger generation. The Party believed in its possibility of coming to power soon though without the need to carry out necessary personal and program innovations.
Author: ŠEPTÁK, Miroslav
DOI: 10.17846/SHN.2024.28.1.75-89
Publication order reference: Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích, Branišovská 31a, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic, mail: mseptak@ff.jcu.cz & Národní archiv České republiky, Archivní 4/2275, 149 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic, mail: miroslav.septak@nacr.cz
Source: Studia Historica Nitriensia, year: 2024, vol.: 28, number: 1, pages: 75-89
Key words: Austria; coalition negotiations; Austrian People´s Party; Bruno Kreisky; Hermann Withalm;
Language: CZECH