Minister, Social democrat leader and member of the GRP board of directors Arnold Bitterberg announced that most social democrats endorse a PAN minority government.
Of course I would prefer to have a GRP government but without a GRP president this is not possible. I suppose we need to rethink our strategy for the next elections to ensure we have a total victory next time. Our current decision is the best possible outcome. The only alternative would be early elections and while we are always ready for elections we don't think it is the will of the people
Later this day former President Gerhard Ludwig von Thaller apologized to his party stating it was solely his fault the GRP could not win the presidency
I was not present enough as a president and I lacked creativity and vigor. I hope my successor from PAN and his future rival, the next presidential candidate of GRP will be able to do a better job