Political explosion in Styria: Starting municipal council elections!

In Styria, the highly expected municipal elections have started today, and everything indicates that the political landscape could change significantly. In 284 municipalities, over 800,000 eligible voters are called to give up their votes. The first polling stations opened in Mooskirchen at 6.30 a.m., while the majority followed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The election gymnasts finally concluded at 2:30 p.m., and then the first results are published, as well as by tt.com .

The election promises are great: The Freedom Party (FPÖ) could significantly expand its Position in Styria after receiving over 35 percent of the vote in the last state election. Another increase in votes is hoped for in cities such as Rottenmann, where the FPÖ achieved over 63 percent in the last election. The ÖVP is currently dominating in 199 municipalities, while the SPÖ is represented in 73 and the Greens in 104. Anyone who wins the 5062 mandates for themselves is still uncertain. The turnout could be crucial for the political influence of the parties, especially since the FPÖ benefits in particular from topics such as the controversial hospital closures that could also be in focus today, such as