Three parties are engaged in negotiations to form a new governing coalition for the first time in Austria’s history after the liberal NEOS joined the conservative ÖVP and the social democratic SPÖ in talks on Wednesday. NEOS (New Austrian and Liberal Forum) head Beate Meinl-Reisinger stressed the urgent need for a reform agenda. There could be “no business as usual,” she said in reference to the country’s difficult economic situation and budgetary problems. The September 29 elections to the National Council saw the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) led by Herbert Kickl in first place. …