New wind in Tyrol: Philip Wohlgemuth sworn in as a state vice!

New wind in Tyrol: Philip Wohlgemuth sworn in as a state vice!

In the middle of a dramatic U -turn in Tyrolean politics, Philip Wohlgemuth was elected as the new state vice. He replaces Georg Dornauer, who disappeared from the scene after a dubious hunting scandal. According to Today. The official angry followed promptly, completed by Tyrol's head of state Anton Mattle from the ÖVP. The new state vice is now taking room on the government bank, while Dornauer steps back to the second row of the SPÖ.

Georg Dornauer plans not to completely withdraw from politics; He emphasizes to take his mandates "very seriously" and doesn't want to give up so easily. "Every mandate is temporary," said Dornauer in a dispute that underpins his position. He notes that in his political career he has never experienced so strong resistance that applies to both his supporters and his critics. As tirol.orf.at , it is left open how long Dornauer will continue to linger in the second row of the SPÖ, because the SPD only intends to see it there.

The political climate in Tyrol is tense and the choice of Wohlgemuth marks a turning point. The challenges that the new leadership faces promise interesting developments in the coming time.