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SPÖ mourns Rainer Wimmer: A fighter for social justice has died
Rainer Wimmer, long-time SPÖ politician, has died. Philip Kucher and the SPÖ mourn the loss of an important fighter for social justice.
SPÖ mourns Rainer Wimmer: A fighter for social justice has died
On June 25, 2025, the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) suffered a deep loss. Long-time member of the National Council Rainer Wimmer has died. Philip Kucher, the SPÖ club chairman, expressed his sadness at Wimmer's death and described him as a person with backbone, passion and unwavering commitment to working people. Kucher emphasizes that the Social Democrats and Austria are losing a friend and companion as well as a fighter for justice. He sent his condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased. OTS reports that Wimmer played a significant role in the political landscape...
Wimmer was known for his open words and commitment. Among other things, he criticized the planned closures of police stations in his home region, the tourist communities of Gosau, Hallstatt and St. Wolfgang. These closures are part of a nationwide effort affecting 122 police departments, which came as a surprise to many mayors. The affected communities were not included in the preparations, which Wimmer saw as a weakening of rural areas. He announced that he would send a parliamentary question to Interior Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner to question the background to these decisions. MeinBezirk reports on Wimmer's critical stance on police presence in rural areas ...
A legacy of social justice
The loss of Rainer Wimmer comes just a few weeks after the death of Arnold Grabner, another prominent figure of social democracy in Austria. Grabner, who died on May 30 at the age of 85, was known for his commitment to social justice and played a significant role in the SPÖ. His life's work includes numerous reforms that aimed to improve working conditions and promote social justice. Grabner was active as a member of the National Council for over two decades and campaigned for workers' rights. His death is seen as a serious blow for the SPÖ and the entire political community. Pressefeuer describes Grabner's influence and legacy for future generations...
Wimmer and Grabner represent two generations of politicians who worked tirelessly for social justice. While Wimmer kept the basic values of social democracy alive with his passionate criticism of political decisions and Grabner with his long commitment to social security, their successors now face the challenge of preserving their legacy and inspiring the next generation for political issues.