Mayor election in Linz: Who will be the new city manager?
Mayor election in Linz: Who will be the new city manager?
Next Sunday A new mayor will be elected-a decisive event that was necessary by the resignation of Klaus Luger (SPÖ) after the Brucknerhaus scandal. The political landscape in the state capital has changed this significantly, and seven candidates are ready to succeed. The SPÖ candidate Didi Prammer must follow Luger's great footsteps, which celebrated success in the last elections for the Social Democrats. Due to the scandal, however, the support for the SPÖ could stagger what could increase the opportunities of the other candidates, since
Martin Hajart from the ÖVP has realistic hopes for a place in the runoff election, but could suffer from the federal political situation, especially under the coalition with Herbert Kickl, which could deter some urban voters. On the other hand, the FPÖ and its candidate Michael Raml are seen as a potential major winner, possibly even highlighted as a favorite for first place in the first ballot, as well as the analysis of political scientist Peter Filzmaier in the "Krone". The turnout could be decisive because the SPÖ has had difficulty mobilizing its traditional voters in recent years. The polling stations in Linz are open on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some exceptions in retirement homes. The tension in the city is tangible and the voters are called to give up their vote and thus determine the future direction Linz '. In this choice, observers not only see a possibility of taking power, but also a test for the SPÖ, which has ruled the city continuously since 1945. The development of this choice will be of great importance for the parties, especially with regard to the upcoming national elections, such as the reporting of krone.at illustrated. competition among the candidates
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