That would be a complete PR disaster for them if they tried that, especially because there is no need for that.
Ideologically they are a lot closer to the SPÖ anyways, they formed a coalition on a national level with the ÖVP only out of sheer pragmatism and lack of alternative partners.
And just to add, there is still quite a difference in public perception when it comes to the ÖVP/FPÖ, because although they are on the same page on almost every issue the ÖVP is a lot better at disguising their intentions.
That would be a complete PR disaster for them if they tried that, especially because there is no need for that.
Ideologically they are a lot closer to the SPÖ anyways, they formed a coalition on a national level with the ÖVP only out of sheer pragmatism and lack of alternative partners.
And just to add, there is still quite a difference in public perception when it comes to the ÖVP/FPÖ, because although they are on the same page on almost every issue the ÖVP is a lot better at disguising their intentions.