Austrian Chancellor Decides to Maintain Coalition Government Despite Controversial EU Vote

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirmed that his conservative Austrian People's Party will continue in the current government coalition with the Green party, despite disagreements over the Nature Restoration plan. Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler's vote in favor of the plan caused tension within the coalition, with Nehammer expressing responsibility to maintain stability until the upcoming national election. The Nature Restoration plan is part of the EU's European Green Deal, aiming to set ambitious climate and biodiversity targets. Nehammer's party plans to challenge Gewessler's vote in court and has accused her of abuse of office. The political landscape in Austria is tense, with Nehammer facing pressure following recent electoral losses to far-right parties. He has acknowledged public dissatisfaction and pledged to address concerns over migration and overregulation in the coming months.