New leader of the Wiener ÖVP: Zierfuß relies on real reforms!

New leader of the Wiener ÖVP: Zierfuß relies on real reforms!

After the recent election debacle, in which the Vienna ÖVP received only 9.65 % of the votes, the party is facing a personnel upheaval. On May 22, 2025, Harald Zierfuß was elected as the new club chairman in the town hall and follows Markus Wölbitsch. Zierfuß (25), who has been sitting in the local council since 2020, was previously education spokesman for the Vienna People's Party. Party leader Markus Figl praised his experience and competence, especially in the field of education. "He will be an important voice for our future work," said Figl.

Zierfuß thanked for the trust of his party colleagues and promised to take on the new task with humility and respect. He announced that he uncover grievances in the city and present constructive solutions. He emphasized the urgency of structural reforms in Vienna. "We have to change the basic program and want to be the driving opposition and control force in the town hall," said Zierfuß.

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In the course of personnel renewal, there is also a Rochade in Hietzing. The district head Nikolaus Ebert is to be replaced by Johanna Sperker. The decision about this Rochade will be made on June 4th. Ornamental foot ’commitment to the young generation is particularly remarkable; He was a federal school spokesman from 2016 to 2018 and had previously been involved in the student representative.

In the current situation, the Vienna ÖVP is faced with the challenge of repositioning itself and regaining the trust of voters. This also underlined this by decorative foot ’vision of actively questioning the politics of the city and demanding changes. "We won't allow the 'further as before'," continued Zierfuß.

The Vienna People's Party has repeatedly proven in its history to adapt to the conditions of the political landscape. It remains to be seen whether the new management team will be able to implement the hoped -for reforms. Further information on party history can be found on the website of the Wiener History-Wikis