Graz mourns: Alfred Stingl, the human lawyer, is dead

Graz mourns: Alfred Stingl, the human lawyer, is dead

Graz, Österreich - On May 30, 2025, Thomas Weninger, the Secretary General of the Austrian Association of Cities, commented on the death of Alfred Stingl, the long -time mayor of Graz and former Vice President of the urban association. Stingl was known for his outstanding commitment in local politics, especially for social justice and cultural issues.

Under his aegis, Graz not only became a city of human rights, but also achieved the title of the Capital of Culture. It should be emphasized that the old town of Graz was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under Stingl's leadership. Weninger estimated Stingl's profound conversations and his tireless commitment to cities and municipalities.

appreciation and grief

The news of Stingl's death triggered deep grief in the political community and among the citizens of Graz. Weninger expressed his thoughts and condolences to the family and friends of Alfred Stingl on behalf of the city of the city. Stingl's legacy will live in the city and beyond.

In a further thematic context, local politics in Austria play a central role in the representation and equality in the political committees. The current proportion of women in the municipal council is only 31 in many municipalities, which underlines the importance of initiatives to promote equality.

equality in local politics

• in Austria there are only 31 municipalities in which the proportion of women in the municipal council or in the district council is at least 50%.
• In 21 municipalities, no women are represented in the local council.
• The highest proportion of women is a maximum of 59% in some communities.
• The upcoming elections offer the chance to bring more women to political committees.

Local politics should reflect society in its different needs. It is therefore of the utmost importance that parties critically question their recruitment and nomination of candidates. In order to achieve better equality, approaches such as the zipper principle or odds could be considered. In cooperation with the Federal Chamber of Labor, the city association has also launched the equal opportunities index to document the progress in equality.

The commitment of personalities such as Alfred Stingl shows how important it is to promote social and cultural issues in local politics and to represent the voice of all citizens. While the city of Graz mourns its former mayor, its influence on local politics remains an important legacy for future generations.

For further information on the role of women in local politics, visit The website of the Austrian Städtbund .

For a detailed report on Alfred Stingl's merits, you can also read DetailsOrtGraz, ÖsterreichQuellen

• www.ots.at
• www.staedtebund.gv.at