Viennese culture in crisis mode: How candidates want to save art!

Viennese culture in crisis mode: How candidates want to save art!

in Vienna, it is boiling before the upcoming elections: the financing of culture is on the brink! As the Krone , the candidates of the state election on April 27 see a need for action. The city, known for its cultural highlights, faces a billion-dollar deficit, and savings in the cultural sector seem inevitable. Despite the high satisfaction of the citizens with the cultural offer - a total of 90 percent describe it as "very" or "rather satisfied" - wisdom such as "Without art and culture, life colorless" would now have to be questioned. The question remains: Who will fight for the preservation of these cultural treasures?

This is by no means everything, because Vienna is also preparing for the National Council election, which takes place on September 29, 2024. The MEINDECTION has published an overview of the top candidates of the election parties. From the ÖVP to the SPÖ to the Greens - all major parties are in the race for the 183 mandates that matter. In addition to the traditional giants, smaller parties such as the beer party and MfG also compete. The questions of the voters are clear: Who can campaign for Viennese culture if the compulsion to save presses? And who will be the voice of the Viennese in national politics?

It remains exciting in the federal capital - the cultural challenges and political ambitions are closely linked. The upcoming elections could be decisive for the future of Viennese culture and for the sometimes controversial political plans of the most important actors.