No second package for Sepp Schellhorn yet

Austrian State Secretary Sepp Schellhorn believes his deregulation agenda is being deliberately stalled by the ÖVP, the junior coalition partner. Schellhorn, a member of the liberal Neos party, feels that progress on reducing bureaucracy has been minimal, suggesting the ÖVP is intentionally obstructing his efforts.

Schellhorn specifically pointed to the lack of a second deregulation package as evidence of this obstruction. He claims the ÖVP is not committed to the promised reforms, which aim to simplify regulations and reduce administrative burdens for businesses and citizens.

However, the ÖVP has refuted Schellhorn's claims. A spokesperson stated that the decision not to announce a second deregulation package is not a sign of a conspiracy or deliberate obstruction. Instead, they characterized it as a conscious political choice, implying that Schellhorn's interpretation is inaccurate. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the Austrian coalition government regarding the pace and scope of reforms.

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That we don't want to announce a second deregulation package is not a conspiracy.