Klagenfurt in the turmoil: Mayor Scheider from Political!

Klagenfurt in the turmoil: Mayor Scheider from Political!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - A dramatic upheaval in the Klagenfurt town hall: Mayor Christian Scheider was put at the door by Gerhard Köfer, the state party leader of Team Carinthia. This step follows rumors about Scheider's possible return to the Freedom Party (FPÖ), which he had left in a dispute two years ago. According to a report by the orf , the decision was motivated by Köfers through continuing internal tensions and an unclear political direction in Klagenfurt.

The latest developments indicate that Köfer and his team considered working with Scheider to be unsustainable. In his explanation, Köfer made it clear: "The political developments in Klagenfurt do not meet the principles of the Carinthia team." This statement came after research by the Kleine Zeitung via Scheider's informal attempts to the FPÖ, which were "at" Wirtshausheken " Sland chairman Andreas Skorianz said. Scheider himself was surprised by the decision and confirmed that the cooperation in the past was sporadic but functional.

financial effects and political reorientation

With the end of the cooperation between Köfer and Scheider, Team Carinthia's financial grants also end to Scheider's list. This Situation could have a serious effect on the financial stability of his faction, which has been involved in problems since September. Despite these challenges, Scheider plans to search for new ways and strengthen his team by holding talks with all factions in the municipal council.

Nevertheless, there are tensions within Scheider's political group. Only two of his mandatars, René Cerne and Vice Mayor Alexander Kastner, are also members of Köfer's Team Carinthia. Kastner indicated that the dynamics in the town hall do not exclude a realignment, while the other members are loyal to Scheider. The pressure on Scheider is growing, especially with regard to the upcoming elections in 2027, where the political alliances could possibly continue to change.