Fleischmann's revelations: politics, PR and the way to the success book!

Fleischmann's revelations: politics, PR and the way to the success book!

Wien, Österreich - Gerald Fleischmann, the head of communication of the ÖVP, recently gave insights into his demanding role in the ORF program "At Budgen". Fleischmann, who started his career in the Lower Austrian People's Party and later rose under Sebastian Kurz as the head of communication, describes the challenges in the public relations area. He mentioned that it is important in politics to stand for what is represented communicatively. Through his experience, he found that it is necessary to stand behind the topics that are communicated. However, he was not directly involved in coalition negotiations, since the details of experts are treated and communications people are only consulted later, as reported.

Fleischmann, born on October 23, 1973 in Vienna, has a master's degree in political and communication science from the University of Vienna. He started his career as a journalist before moving to the field of media policy and became a press spokesman for the Lower Austrian People's Party. In 2007 he took over the management of the public relations work of the ÖVP federal party and accompanied Sebastian Kurz as head of communication in various ministries. This led to his awareness, especially during pandemic, where he appeared as a moderator of daily press conferences. For his effective campaigns during this time, he was recognized as the best marketing manager in 2020, so de.wikipedia.org .

However, Fleischmann is currently exposed to severe allegations. The Austrian Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office is investigating him for suspected infidelity and bribery. He is in the shadow of the ÖVP corruption affair and connected his return as head of communication in November 2022 with irritation in public. Fleischer published his book "Message Control" in early 2023, which ended up in first place on the bestseller list, which has reinforced the polarizing views of himself.