Election campaign on the move: Who will be the new star of uniko?

Election campaign on the move: Who will be the new star of uniko?

On Monday, the University Conference (uniko) faces a crucial moment. Members are electing new leadership after no other candidates have been announced for the position. A two-thirds majority is required for the election. If no candidate achieves this majority, the candidate receiving the most votes will be re-elected to ensure there is broad support for the elected person, as shown on vienna.at is reported.

Candidate nomination and intra-party democracy

In the context of the upcoming federal elections, the nomination of candidates will also be of great importance. The process by which candidates are selected is a central aspect of intra-party democracy and is closely followed by political observers. The parties have to win the support of their base, which often leads to surprises. A non-party candidacy is more difficult in the current system, as independent applicants have little chance compared to party candidates without the necessary infrastructure, as the Federal Agency for Civic Education in bpb.de explained.

Traditionally, candidate nominations begin about a year before the elections. To do this, the parties must ensure that their proposals meet the democratic standards set by law. The great influence of the rank and file on the nomination methods has at the same time led to intense internal competition for places on the list, with the first places in particular being of great interest. Well-known examples show that even established politicians can fall behind in the nomination due to a loss of support from the base.