Ex-FPÖ Leader Strache Kicks Off Campaign for Vienna Election
"Vienna has unfortunately gone to ruin in many areas," said Ex-FPÖ leader Strache at his campaign launch for the Vienna election. Many would say this is no longer their city. During street actions, he often hears: "You must do everything to save our Vienna." People are "stunned" by the development of crime, high social benefits for immigrants, or the situation in the healthcare sector.
Strache's Campaign Launch for Vienna Election with Criticism of the FPÖ
He stated that he has nothing against well-integrated migrants. However, people who cannot behave are not welcome. He called for action against extremism. He primarily targeted the SPÖ and Mayor Michael Ludwig - but the Viennese Freedom Party under Dominik Nepp was not spared either. He accused the Blues, referring to recent reports, of cozying up to political Islam in the election campaign. "This is rightly disappointing for many," Strache complained. Many would now say they do not want that. Dishonesty would not be elected in any case. Strache expressed disappointment about what has become of "his FPÖ".
For the Ex-FPÖ chairman, this is already the second attempt to run with his new list in the Vienna election. He was expelled from the FPÖ after the revelation of his meeting with a supposed oligarch's niece in Ibiza, whom he wanted to encourage to donate, among other things. Today, he once again insisted that he had done nothing wrong at the time. During the conversation, which lasted seven hours, he repeatedly emphasized that he was not corrupt. He complained that he had been financially defamed and driven to the brink of existence.
Strache in Polls for Vienna Election Again Below Five-Percent Threshold
With renegade blue city councilors, he wanted to re-enter the city parliament after being expelled from the FPÖ. However, he failed in this endeavor. He only achieved 3.27 percent. According to polls, the necessary five-percent threshold is likely to be missed again. Nevertheless, Strache can run in all electoral districts. He was able to collect the necessary signatures everywhere. Today, the FPÖ leader stated that he thinks little of polls, as they have often been wrong about him. Many also ask him why he is doing this and running again. The answer is: "Because it has to do with conviction, idealism, and passion. We have the heart and soul, we are passionate about our hometown Vienna."
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