Grief for Arnold Grabner: SPÖ icon and honorary citizen died

Grief for Arnold Grabner: SPÖ icon and honorary citizen died

Wiener Neustadt, Österreich - Arnold "Noldi" Grabner, an important representative of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), died on May 29, 2025 at the age of 85, shortly before his 86th birthday. Grabner was not only a long-time National Council, but also honorary citizen of the city of Wiener Neustadt and a formative figure within the SPÖ, both at the state and federal level. From 1981 to 2001 he sat for the National Council party and had various political offices beforehand, including the municipal council, city council and mayor in Wiener Neustadt.

In the SPÖ, Grabner leaves an important heir. The diverse history of the SPÖ goes back to the 19th century and shows how important social policy actors such as Grabner were for the development of the country. With his work he campaigned for social justice and promoting sport.

honors and dignifications

The reactions to Grabner's death are numerous and testify to his great influence. SPÖ federal party chairman Andreas Babler and SPÖ federal managing director Klaus RASHEIM emphasized his merits as a committed social democrat. Philip Kucher, SPÖ club chairman, described Grabner as a strong voice for the sport and praised his cross-faction commitment. Mayor Klaus Schneeberger (ÖVP) reminded of Grabner's positive traces in the city and his many years of political accompaniment, while the SPÖ sports spokesman Maximilian Köllner Grabner as a pioneer of Austrian sports policy.

The ÖVP sports spokesman Christoph Zarits and ÖVP National Councilor Peter Haubner emphasized Grabner's remarkable commitment to sport. Sven Hergovich, State Party Chairman of the SPÖ Lower Austria, put Grabner's tireless efforts for working people and social justice in the foreground. State Managing Director Wolfgang Zwander also praised him as a down -to -earth friend of social democracy.

festivals and celebrations

Grabner celebrated his 75th birthday in the “Aviaticum” flight museum in 2020, where many well -wishers, including club chairman Alfredo Rosenmaier and numerous local politicians, commemorated his merits. At that time, the laudation held the ÖBB boss Christian Kern, who is also an important member of the SPÖ.

The SPÖ, organized in various political movements since its foundation in the 19th century, is currently facing internal challenges and had lost encouragement in the last elections. Nevertheless, the legacy of Arnold Grabner remains of great importance in the political landscape of Austria and especially within the SPÖ.

Grabner will be remembered by many as a model and as an authentic representative of social democratic values.

For more details about Grabner and his political career, you can read the article on 5min.at or the celebration for his 75th birthday on Visit my district