New hope in the SPÖ: Max Lercher takes the lead!

New hope in the SPÖ: Max Lercher takes the lead!

Vienna, Österreich - In Styria, the SPÖ has made a clear realignment after one of the worst optional services in its history. The designated party leader Max Lercher was chosen with impressive 87 percent of the vote. In his speech, Lercher, who describes himself as a "party rebel", emphasized the urgent need to regain the credibility of the SPÖ. "We understood that we no longer have the credibility in large parts. I am sorry," said Lercher, as vienna.at . He wants to contribute constructively into the political landscape instead of forming an opposition policy front.

A central point of the new strategy is the desire for a government alliance, possibly with the FPÖ, which has won the elections. The previous top candidate Anton Lang, who received the confidence of the board despite the defeat, is intended to have open discussions with all parties to ensure a stable government, such as the Kleine Zeitung reported. Lang said "Government is simply in the DNA of the SPÖ", and you want to continue to strive for that, if not at any price.

strategic realignment

The new course under Lercher relies on transparency and constructive political discussion. "We won't be clumsy against everything," said Lercher, demanding the reality of the Styrians to put the reality of the Styrians at the center of politics. In the internal consultations, the possibility of a two-person coalition with the FPÖ is regarded as the most promising solution, while a coalition with ÖVP and the Greens arouses little interest.

In the meantime, the question remains unanswered how Lercher can be represented in the new state parliament because it is low on the state list. Pressure on the party leadership could also result from the ranks of possible successor candidates, since long in view of his age, a withdrawal may soon be considered. Names like Jörg Leichtfried and Stefan Hofer are circulating as potential successors, but every comment on this topic is currently from the inner circles of the SPÖ.