Change at the Top of Hietzing's ÖVP: District Chief Ebert Voted Out After Debacle in Vienna Election
Following the severe losses of the ÖVP in the district council election in Vienna-Hietzing (still in first place, but down 16.2 percentage points to 28 percent), district chairman Nikolaus Ebert must vacate his position, reported the "Kurier" on Friday. According to the report, the majority of the district party board voted against him on Thursday. Instead, his competitor Johanna Sperker, who was ousted by Ebert in 2023, is now to become the district chairwoman.
After Vienna Election: Hietzing's ÖVP District Chairman Ebert Must Go
"This did not end well, I underestimated it," Ebert said according to "Kurier" about the district board meeting that took place on Thursday evening. It is "a personal disappointment." Whether he wants to remain a district councilor, Ebert could not yet answer. "I do not intend to throw in the towel today. That's not my style," he said.
Two years ago, Ebert was able to gather a majority in the turquoise club of the district chairmanship, thereby ignoring a decision of the district party. The party had voted for Sperker as the successor to Silke Kobald. As a result, Sperker was left with only the position of district party leader and club chairwoman.
Sperker Nominated as Successor: Swearing-In on June 4
In a written statement to the APA, Sperker confirmed her nomination. The signatures required by law were obtained during the subsequent club meeting and forwarded to the relevant authorities. Her swearing-in will take place during the constitutive district council meeting on June 4, 2025. "It is important to regain the lost trust of the people of Hietzing," she emphasized.
Markus Figl, acting state party chairman of the Vienna People's Party and district chairman in the Inner City, congratulated Sperker and the nominated deputy Thomas Gerstbach in a statement. "The future of the Hietzing population lies in the best hands with both of them and the entire team of the Hietzing People's Party," he declared.
(APA/Red)
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