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New SPÖ course in Tyrol: Wohlgemuth takes over after Dornauer's withdrawal
After Georg Dornauer's withdrawal, his stay in the Tyrolean state parliament will only be temporary. SPÖ leader Philip Wohlgemuth emphasizes a new beginning and the need for “commitment” in the party.
New SPÖ course in Tyrol: Wohlgemuth takes over after Dornauer's withdrawal
A significant development has recently taken place in Tyrol's political landscape. The designated new SPÖ chairman Philip Wohlgemuth informed a meeting of the state party executive committee that the outgoing party leader Georg Dornauer will only “temporarily” retain his mandate as a member of the state parliament. This meeting took place on Wednesday evening in Innsbruck and was intended to lead to Wohlgemuth's appointment as executive chairman from mid-December.
Wohlgemuth explained to the APA that Dornauer had already communicated his decision in the previous days. It is clear that he will only accept his place in the state parliament temporarily until he has taken a new professional direction. He added that the SPÖ state parliament club had voted against Dornauer's move to the state government. “He will only temporarily accept the basic mandate to which he has a right until he reorients himself professionally,” Wohlgemuth specified.
Dornauer remains cautious
The outgoing SPD leader Georg Dornauer was not present at the meeting and apologized, as state manager Lukas Matt confirmed when asked. This was not the first reaction to Dornauer's temporary decision, which was received differently by members within the party. National Council member Selma Yildirim described Dornauer's remaining in the state parliament as a "surprise", but was skeptical about a long-term solution and reiterated that she was also assuming a temporary solution.
The State Transport Councilor René Zumtobel also commented and expressed his support for the new party leader Wohlgemuth. He said that the past few days had been “very difficult” for the SPÖ and he believed that it was time to make a new start with Wohlgemuth. “The reporting has shown that it is good to make a new start with Philip Wohlgemuth,” he said.
Overall, the situation is seen as a necessary step towards the renewal of the Tyrolean SPÖ, while Wohlgemuth has emphasized that a foundation for “commitment and handshake quality” must be laid in order to create harmonious coexistence in the party. These changes could have potential impacts on Tyrol's political landscape. For more information, see the current reporting on www.diepresse.com.