Online Tool "wahlkabine.at" for the Vienna Election Launched

On the occasion of the municipal council election in Vienna on April 27, voters have seven competing lists to choose from. The online platform wahlkabine.at allows for the comparison of party positions based on 25 factual questions – objectively, accessibly, and without any voting recommendation.

"wahlkabine.at" compares political positions for the Vienna election

In the Vienna election, SPÖ, ÖVP, Greens, NEOS, FPÖ, KPÖ, LINKS, and the HC List are running in all electoral districts. Wahlkabine.at allows users to compare their own positions with those of the parties. The interactive tool presents the content in an understandable and objective manner – with the aim of supporting a conscious and informed voting decision.

As the board of the Wahlkabine association – consisting of Birgit Schatz (SOS Children's Villages), John Evers (Association of Austrian Adult Education Centers), and Konrad Becker (Institute for New Culture Technologies) – reports, the demand for reliable political information is particularly high. “Wahlkabine.at has been making an important contribution to democracy education and the objectification of political discourse for decades,” it says in a press release.

Quality instead of Artificial Intelligence

Unlike other online offerings, Wahlkabine.at consciously refrains from using artificial intelligence. Instead, the editorial team relies on classic journalistic and scientific standards. “Checking, classifying, reflecting, and questioning – AI cannot achieve this,” emphasizes the board. The questions are created in collaboration with political scientists and editors from renowned media such as Die Presse, Profil, Kurier, Falter, and the Augsburger Allgemeine.

Educational materials for young voters

Specifically for young and first-time voters, Wahlkabine.at offers additional educational materials. These are intended to promote political discourse and help young people make their first voting decision in an informed manner. At the same time, the project contributes to increasing voter turnout.

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