Bauernbund celebrates Triumph: 82% - Trust of voters remains strong!

Bauernbund celebrates Triumph: 82% - Trust of voters remains strong!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The farmers' association achieved a sensational election of 82 percent in the Chamber of Agriculture in Lower Austria on March 9, 2025. This is not only an impressive sign of trust on the part of the farmers, but also ensures the farmers' association in all 21 districts and at the state level. Chancellor Christian Stocker congratulated the top candidate Johannes Schmuckenschlager and LH-StV. Stephan Pernkopf for this remarkable success, which continues to position the farmers' association as a strong voice for the farmers in Lower Austria, such as OTS reported.

a clear mandate for the future

The turnout was 47 percent, which indicates the high appreciation of farmers for the work of the farmers' association. Johannes Schmuckenschlager, the chamber president and top candidate, said: "The farmers know who they can rely on." Despite the lively resistance of other political forces, including Greenpeace, the farmers' association has defended its position with an outstanding result. "This choice was under the motto 'everyone against the Bauernbund'-and yet we have achieved a sensational result under the most difficult conditions," said Schmuckenschlager, such as Exxpress reported.

This result represents a clear order for the next legislative period and underlines that the farmers' association should remain a reliable partner in agriculture. Pernkopf sees a significant proof of trust in the election success, while the party wants to continue to stand up for the concerns of farmers in an increasingly challenging political climate. With a young team and the objective of representing the interests of all farmers, the Bauernbund is optimally positioned to master the challenges of the coming years.