Drexler takes responsibility: ÖVP exhibits trust despite defeat
Drexler takes responsibility: ÖVP exhibits trust despite defeat
After the recent electional flap of the Styrian People's Party (ÖVP), Governor Christopher Drexler not only found insight, but also for immediate reflection on his responsibility. He received support in a meeting of the extended party board in Graz, which took place on Monday.
In this meeting, Drexler put the confidence question , a crucial step in politics that is often used to test the support in his own party. Remarkably, he was unanimously expressed, which gives him the authority to lead the upcoming coalition negotiations with the FPÖ. This represents a clear focus on the cooperation between the two parties after the ÖVP section in the election weaker section as expected.Drexler's knowledge and the blame
Although Drexler had previously held the federal government and federal politics responsible for the election defeat, his current statements give a clearer picture. He said: " I was the top candidate, so I also lost this state election ." he shows that he can no longer dismiss the responsibility for the result. This is a significant change from its original position, in which he saw himself as the “peasant victim of the Republic”. He claimed that the decisions at the federal level had contributed significantly to the election defeat.
According to Drexler, the main reason for failure is the decision of the Federal President not to issue the government formation order. "Why did the Federal President of the G’Mocht?" Was a question that constantly accompanied him during the election campaign. This reflection shows the inner crisis and the challenge that the ÖVP has to face after the election.
Drexler, who probably tried the election himself, also said: "I raise Ois Gem," which means that he has given everything. He emphasized that all his efforts to counter "this icy headwind" were not enough to convince the voters. The result clearly shows that there are deeper structural problems that the party has to cope with.
Another aspect that could have contributed to his defeat is the heated debate about the lead hospital in Liezen . While the ÖVP and the SPÖ relied on the project, the opposition, including the FPÖ, was clear criticism of these plans. This interaction led to the FPÖ, paradoxical to the role as an opposition, in Liezen to achieve their best election result at the state level.
Developments in Styrian politics are anything but simple. Drexler's insight shows that top politicians also have to face the needs and moods of the voters. This could be a turning point for the Styrian ÖVP if it is ready to take the necessary steps and recognize the real reasons for the defeat.
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