Vienna election: Is there a dispute over weapon ban and minimum security?

Vienna election: Is there a dispute over weapon ban and minimum security?

In an intensive duel on OE24.TV for the upcoming Vienna election on April 27, the SPÖ state party secretary Barbara Novak and the FPÖ club chairman Maximilian Krauss faced each other. In this political argument, there was little agreement between the two candidates, especially in terms of security and social policy. Krauss sharply criticized Mayor Ludwig's attitude and accused him of pressing himself out of discussions. Novak decidedly rejected these allegations and emphasized that Ludwig was happy to have discussions to discuss the city's urgent issues.

Krauss also commented on the security situation in Vienna, called for a new adjustment of the gun ownership regulations and spoke out against minimum security for non -state citizens. In his argument, he took the view that the minimum security was one of the main causes of the budget deficit, which, due to the inflation and lack of market interventions, still tightened, as Novak noted. She also emphasized that the minimum security in Vienna was only slightly above the Austrian average.

weapon policy and traffic situation

A central theme of the dispute was also the gun policy: While Krauss called for a different view of the gun ownership regulations, Novak clearly stood behind an Austrian weapon ban. In this context, it is important to mention that an "urgent suspicion" is required in weapon ban zones such as the Praterstern before people can be checked, as [KURIER] reports. This aspect is considered necessary by constitutional laws to ensure that controls cannot be carried out arbitrarily.

In addition, Krauss criticized the traffic policy in Vienna, which in his opinion is a collaboration of the drivers. Novak replied that measures to calm traffic in the city center are urgently needed to create a better living environment for citizens. Also in the discussion about the budget deficit, Novak was clear in her statement and pointed out that not only the minimum security was responsible.

Free campaign strategy

In a supplementary report on the election, the FPÖ published its list of candidates. At the top is Dominik Nepp, who started as a top candidate in 2020. Maximilian Krauss takes second place, followed by the deputy state party chairwoman Ulrike Nittmann, who has been active in the town hall since 2015. The list comprises a total of 300 candidates and is intended to guarantee a "positive change" and a "balanced mix of experience and innovation", as [Meinverzirk] reports.

While the two opponents have embarked on emotional and controversial soil, these discussions also illustrate the various approaches that the parties propose for the future of Vienna. The gap between ideas and ideas, such as the security situation and the social network are to be structured, promises an exciting election campaign full of heated debates.