Carinthia's SPÖ in transition: Who follows Peter Kaiser?

Carinthia's SPÖ in transition: Who follows Peter Kaiser?

A look at the current political landscape in Carinthia shows: The question of the successor of Governor Peter Kaiser (SPÖ) has not yet been clarified. While many potential candidates keep in the background, the situation becomes increasingly exciting. Gabriele Schaunig, the deputy of Kaisers, describes the possibility of succession ambiguous and mentions that there are "many variants and capable people". It is clear that time is urging - until the state party conference in autumn 2025, Kaiser wants to make personal positions.

In conversation for a possible successor, Daniel Fellner, responsible for education and communities, and Philip Kucher, who acts as a prominent SPÖ politician at federal level. Kucher, a supporter of Hans Peter Doskozil, has made a name for himself through striking speeches in the National Council and could be the key to the future leadership of the Carinthian SPÖ. However, it remains to be seen whether he is willing to exchange a ministerial office in Vienna for responsibility in the home state. The names of SPÖ citizens are also mentioned again and again, including Günther Albel, who has already signaled not to be available for the office, such as the Zeitung reported.

The challenge of the successor

The coming months will be crucial to assess who could ultimately succeed Kaisers. At the moment, the SPÖ remains in a queue in terms of future leaders. The current and former members of the Carinthian State Cabinet, including Beate Prettner and Sara Schaar, have to be prepared for incorporation into the new roles to successfully steer the party's fortunes. Details about the exact schedule for the successor are still pending, but it is clear that there will soon be clear announcements for future leadership in order not to plunge the SPÖ in Carinthia, which is also confirmed wikipedia