Hypo-Disaster: Harsh Criticism from Opposition

More+Comment ♦ Published: February 11, 2014; 16:43 ♦ (Vindobona)

The opposition parties have expressed their unanimous criticism about the government failing to come to a joint decision with the Austrian banks and consequently forwarding all costs to the taxpayers.

Hypo-Disaster: Harsh Criticism from Opposition / Picture: © Wikipedia / JJ55 (30 March 2008)

Party leader of the Austrian Freedom party (FPÖ) Heinz Christian Strache demanded all cards to be put on the table. In his view the investigation committee he has commanded for some time now has to be implemented now. Strache announced his intention of leading talks with the other opposition parties and put pressure on the government. Moreover, he wants to initiate an emergency sitting…