Election campaign in the agricultural parliament: Who will shape the future of farmers?

Election campaign in the agricultural parliament: Who will shape the future of farmers?

Salzburger Schwarzstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Österreich - In the recent elections for the Craum of Agriculture in Austria, a fascinating picture was shown. The Lower Austrian Farmers' Association remains the dominant force even after the election, even if it had to accept slight losses. The top candidate Rupert Quehenberger and his supporters celebrate, even if the losses had to be balanced with a minus of 5.8 percent. Despite these declines, the farmers' association retains the leading position in the chamber with 21 out of 28 mandates. This reported krone.at .

In the simultaneous election in Lower Austria, the candidates of the independent farmers' association and the free peasantry hope for gains. The independent farmers' association wants to expand the influence in the chamber, while the freedom of peasantry, led by Peter Schmiedlechner, is pushing for a "red and white red reversal in agricultural policy". The SPÖ farmers around their state chairman Ernst Wagendristel again strive to move into the chamber. In a powerful election campaign, the parties call for a fairer distribution of funding and measures against "peasant death".

Criticism of the Mercosur Agreement

A central topic that connects all parties is the sharp criticism of the free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries. Everyone involved fears that this could lead to a ruinous price war on the European market, while the rainforest destruction in South America will be promoted at the same time. This was also bluntly expressed by the parties who participate in the election, as noe.orf.at reported.

While the election results open a new chapter in agricultural policy, the turnout remains a hotly debated topic with only 34.8 percent. This could indicate a general lack of interest, since many voters feel that their concerns of the political class are not sufficiently perceived. In view of these challenges, the role of the chamber will be decisive in the upcoming legislative period.