Tulln: Role model for closeness to the citizen and transparency in the election campaign

Tulln: Role model for closeness to the citizen and transparency in the election campaign

In the city of Tulln, there were violent discussions in the local council, which primarily concern the fair costs of campaign campaigns. Bors, a member of the Freedom Party, expressed an optimistic manner with the words: "Tulln should be a model of what a fair, transparent and citizen -friendly election campaign looks like. The time for waste is over." This statement reflects the wish that election campaigns will no longer be shaped by excessive expenditure in the future, but rather should be in accordance with the needs of the citizens.

However, the critical mood returned after the session. The freedoms were disappointed with dealing with their proposal to reduce the campaign costs. Another topic that led to debate was the discussion about a coat of arms for Nitzing, a concern that is actually in the country's competence. The liberal emphasized that they wished for a detailed debate in the local council, which was, however, rejected by the ÖVP without dealing with their proposal at all.

discussion about campaign costs

The focus of the clashes is how high the financial resources for campaigns in the region can actually be and what rules there should be. In the discussions, the freedoms express that citizens have the right to be informed about the use of public funds and that it is important to deal responsibly. Instead, you will experience that your suggestions come into deaf ears, which raises questions about transparency and fairness.

The current Situation suggests that a rethink is required in Tulln. In view of the violent discussions, this topic could also play a central role in the upcoming municipal council meetings. At the last session it seemed as if a consensus about the basic principles of the campaign costs were not in sight. This disagreement could strongly influence the preparations and strategies for the upcoming elections.

Clarification of the allegations and a transparent handling of the campaign costs could be necessary in the long term in order to give citizens the feeling that their interests are taken seriously. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.krone.at .