Election victory in Vorarlberg: Parties cheer for surprising success!

Election victory in Vorarlberg: Parties cheer for surprising success!

The local elections in Vorarlberg have caused a predominantly positive echo for the responsible parties. As reported on oe24.at , the state parties expressed themselves optimistically about their results and the upcoming stitch elections in two weeks. SPÖ boss Andreas Babler raved about an "incredibly strong result" for Michael Ritsch in Bregenz, while FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl celebrated a continued "free success run". The ÖVP praised its candidates for a "great election campaign" and made it clear that they are still in competition in the runoff election

In addition, the Greens and Neos saw a confirmation of their political work. Green Secretary General Olga Voglauer emphasized that the "years of use for local people" had been reflected in good results. In Bludenz, Simon Tschann won the mayoral election without a runoff election and increases the ÖVP's self -confidence. In contrast, FPÖ party leader Christof Bitschi described the election day as the "absolute day of success", which demonstrates the municipal anchoring of the FPÖ, reported vorarlberg.at .

prospects of the political parties

On the election day there were also some surprises, especially in the Mittelberg municipality, where the FPÖ provided a new mayor. The Greens are happy about historical successes in Lustenau and Rankweil, and in Höchst the reigning mayor Stefan Gönör was confirmed. The SPÖ state party chairman Mario Leiter took his own defeat in Bludenz, but expressed that he would continue to stay club chairman in the state parliament. The strength of the SPÖ, which, for the first time since 1995, represents the largest parliamentary group in the city council of Bregenz. This shows an exciting political dynamic in Vorarlberg, which increases the anticipation for the upcoming stitch elections.