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FPÖ election campaign: Nepp attacks Ludwig – Is Vienna really safe?
The FPÖ concluded its election campaign in Vienna on April 24, 2025, criticized the city's policies and announced new measures.
FPÖ election campaign: Nepp attacks Ludwig – Is Vienna really safe?
The FPÖ ended its election campaign at Stephansplatz in Vienna, where regional leader Dominik Nepp was able to mobilize numerous supporters. The event took place in front of the important St. Stephen's Cathedral, from which the Archdiocese of Vienna distanced itself and made it clear that a party-political appropriation of the square was undesirable. Nepp used the stage to criticize the social democratic mayor Michael Ludwig, whom he described as a “protective shield” for the common people. He accused him of distributing 700 million euros annually to people who could not be integrated and described the security situation in Vienna as problematic.
“The stabbings and problems with youth gangs are not isolated cases,” Nepp said, while also denouncing housing conditions in council buildings. In his opinion, these are an expression of inadequate city policy. He also announced the establishment of a “Corona investigation committee” and criticized the so-called “red allotment privilege”. The decision about the outcome of the election on April 27th now rests in the hands of the voters.
Economic situation and election promises
Economic uncertainty is putting increasing strain on citizens. Rising prices and cuts in pensions are issues that are being taken up in the election campaign. In a new FPÖ campaign video, a pensioner expresses her dissatisfaction while praising Nepp for his support. She blames Ludwig and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler for the current situation and demands that Nepp “give her money back”. However, concrete measures in this context remained vague in the video.
The slogan “5 good years”, which was already used in Herbert Kickl’s National Council election campaign, is being taken up again. The FPÖ also continues to address security, migration and the economic situation in Austria. In addition to the campaign video, a parody video was also published that attacks Ludwig and addresses the story of a large Syrian family that received 4,600 euros in minimum income.
Political developments and government plans
In the social sector, the government is planning steps to combat poverty, including “basic child welfare”, which is intended to halve child poverty by 2030. Social assistance is also being reorganized and converted into “Social Assistance New”. Immigrants should only receive full social benefits after a three-year integration phase. Measures to combat high inflation are also intended to stabilize citizens' purchasing power.
The current political context in which the FPÖ is agitating is characterized by a climate of discontent. The outcome of the election will show whether citizens believe Nepp's promise to make Vienna "fair and safe again" or whether the government's planned reforms will gain support.