ÖVP Sets List for Vienna Election on February 21

The Vienna ÖVP will also prepare its list for the Vienna election on April 27 next week. On the coming Friday (February 21), the lineup of candidates will be finalized during a meeting of the party's presidium or board, as confirmed by a spokesperson to the APA. The People's Party was among the big winners in the 2020 election. It climbed by 11 percentage points and was pleased with 20.4 percent.

List for Vienna Election Before Preparation

The presentation of the turquoise lineup is planned for the following Monday, February 24, according to the Vienna ÖVP. The People's Party joins the ranks of those parties finalizing their election proposals next week. The SPÖ, for example, will do this on Monday (February 17). On Saturday (February 22), two significant events will take place: both the Greens and NEOS will select their candidates in a state or member assembly.

For the Vienna ÖVP leader Karl Mahrer, there was unpleasant news ahead of the committee meetings. An indictment for breach of trust related to the Wienwert case is reportedly imminent, as was announced last Thursday. This involves payments from the real estate developer to a company owned by Mahrer's wife.

Vienna ÖVP Leader Defends Himself

The ÖVP immediately noted in a response sent to the APA that the timing of the publication in the middle of the election campaign "raises questions about the political timing." Mahrer himself denies all allegations and has ruled out resignation in an interview with the "Presse."

(APA/Red)

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