FPÖ in chaos: Identity crisis before the Vienna election exposes explosive turn!

FPÖ in chaos: Identity crisis before the Vienna election exposes explosive turn!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The Viennese FPÖ is currently experiencing a violent identity crisis, at the center of which there is a surprising turn. After staging herself as a "party of the real Austrians" for years and vehemently criticized political Islam, the FPÖ suddenly switches advertisements in Turkish media and organizes press conferences exclusively for Turkish -speaking journalists. "The FPÖ sells its voters for the votes of organized political Islam - without any shame," says Karl Mahrer, the chairman of the Vienna People's Party. This change of position is seen as a betrayal of your own base, and many of your voters feel back.

These U -walls raise questions. While the FPÖ is now hugging groups that they previously represented as enemy images, politicians like Caroline Hungerländer warn of the socio -political tensions that could arise from this inability. "The FPÖ brings the danger of political Islam to the Vienna municipal council," emphasizes Hungerländer, adding that such measures endanger democracy and equality. The FPÖ, which propagated the “German first” claim, counteracts itself by advertising in Turkish, which continues to undermine its credibility.

Wiener ÖVP in the shadow of new election posters

In the intended trial, not only the FPÖ is caught, the Vienna ÖVP is also positioning itself with provocative election posters. Karl Mahrer, who has recently also aimed at the sharpness of populist rhetoric, has slogans like "German is mandatory, Habibi" and "Stop Viennese bloodshed". These statements caused considerable internal criticism because they are perceived as tasteless and inhuman. Some officials are already calling for those responsible for this campaign. Despite the internal restlessness, it is clear: migration and security are the main topics that the Vienna ÖVP wants to use, which overtakes the FPÖ on the right and enters a new, aggressive terrain. While Mahrer previously propagated a clear demarcation to the FPÖ, the current campaign rhetoric shows a significant turn.

The political strategies of both parties are sharp. Mahrer himself had vehemently bought against the polemics of the FPÖ in the past, but now the limits of decent politics seem to be blurred. It remains to be seen whether these changes actually work, but the immediate consequences for the political landscapes in Vienna can already be seen. The voters will have to react to the political machinations of the two parties, and the tension between the ideals of the parties and their current actions could continue to worsen.

More details can be found in the reports of ots.at and Exxpress.at .