Chancellor's conscription referendum idea backfires, prompting wealth tax proposal

Chancellor Stocker's push for a conscription referendum backfired, with the SPÖ now favoring a wealth tax vote. The SPÖ's proposal for a wealth tax referendum is seen as a reaction to the ÖVP and NEOS, who reject new tax burdens. Other parties also want referendums on different issues. Chancellor Stocker expressed a desire for a referendum but only on conscription, not broader party platform issues. The NEOS criticized the idea of politicians avoiding responsibility.