Politics and finance: Herbert Kickl's blueprint for the universe of ordinary people

Politics and finance: Herbert Kickl's blueprint for the universe of ordinary people

According to a report by www.derstandard.de, Herbert Kickl was very close to the people in his New Year's speech and emphasized that the FPÖ's politics should be based on the concerns, fears, wishes and hopes of “normal, ordinary people”. He described himself as the “People's Chancellor,” which is intended to make it clear that the well-being of the people is his top priority.

It is always important that political decisions keep people's well-being in mind. The emphasis on the needs of “ordinary, ordinary people” could mean a shift in the FPÖ’s political priorities. If the party actually focuses more on the needs of the population, this could have an impact on its policies and programs.

As a financial expert, I see this emphasis on “ordinary, ordinary people” as having potential implications for the economy and the financial world. A political orientation that puts the needs of the broader population at the forefront could, for example, lead to measures that strengthen the social fabric and thus also influence purchasing power and willingness to consume. It remains to be seen to what extent Herbert Kickl's statements will be reflected in concrete political measures and how these could affect the market and the financial sector.