ÖVP Burgenland chooses new party leader: Reform process is pending!

ÖVP Burgenland chooses new party leader: Reform process is pending!

Eisenstadt, Österreich - On April 25, 2025, ÖVP Burgenland is facing an important realignment. The state party board has decided to choose a new state party chairman this Saturday. Christian Sagartz will be the two candidates Christoph Zarits, a member of the National Council, and the state mandate Bernd Strobl. Both candidates emphasize that they do not expect a combat vote and support each other.

Reform group for realignment

In a meeting of the party executive in Eisenstadt, the establishment of a reform group was also decided, which is intended to reorganize the People's Party in a structurally, content and personnel. This measure is a further step towards adapting to the current political challenges after the ÖVP Burgenland received only around 21 percent of the vote in the state election. The results of the reform group are to be presented to the state party board by June 16, 2025.

Bernd Strobl and Gerald Handig will also make two state list mandates to strengthen the state parliament club of the People's Party. There are also tensions within the political landscape, since Christian Sagartz criticized the SPÖ state captain Hans Peter Doskozil and accused him of choosing the "path of the slightest resistance". This happens against the background that the SPÖ and Greens have already formed negotiation teams for a future state government, which also makes the situation more difficult for the ÖVP.

The upcoming decisions and reforms are under the pressure of a changing voter behavior and the endeavor of the ÖVP Burgenland to gain influence. vienna.at reports that the reform plans in combination with the re-occupation of the party leadership could be a significant step in order to re-strengthen trust in the party. Further details on the reform process can also be found on ORF Burgenland and contextual information on the political situation on MeinDzirk .