Choice for Zwettl: ÖVP loses the absolute majority - sensation for FPÖ!

Choice for Zwettl: ÖVP loses the absolute majority - sensation for FPÖ!

The ÖVP has suffered a dramatic defeat in the latest municipal council election in Zwettl. With a loss of eleven mandates, the People's Party is now moving into the local council with only 18 out of 37, such as Noen.at . Despite these setbacks, the ÖVP chairman Franz Mold confirmed the endeavor to build cooperative relationships with all factions and warns of the challenges that coalition formation brings.

In contrast, the list "Zwettl needs" won eleven mandates at its premiere and conquered three city council seats. This is considered a great success and shows the willingness of voters to support new political alternatives. Despite losses, the ÖVP remains the dominant force in the Zwettl district after reaching the absolute majority in 21 out of 24 municipalities and received a total of 65.49 % of the vote, which noen.at . The FPÖ was able to win in 17 municipalities and doubles its mandates in the municipality of Zwettl, which is interpreted as a further indication of growing political diversity in the region.

Changes for SPÖ and Greens

The SPÖ has achieved a mixed result and has to do without their seats in several communities, including Schweiggers and Pölla. In the municipality of Zwettl you only have ten percent of the votes, which shows the decline in their influence. In Zwettl, however, the Greens reduced their mandate from four to two and missed it in Schwarzenau to get a mandate. Her disappointment with the results becomes clear while she recognizes the remarkable performance of "Zwettl".