SPÖ Campaign Conclusion for the Vienna Election: "We Cannot Form a Coalition with the FPÖ"
At the Viktor-Adler-Markt in Vienna-Favoriten, Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) asked for the opportunity to remain Vienna's mayor. Before an audience in rain ponchos and under umbrellas, the city leader emphasized the achievements of the Vienna SPÖ during the campaign conclusion on Friday afternoon and drew lines against the political competition.
Ludwig: "Not a Fair-Weather Party"
The SPÖ is "not a fair-weather party," the mayor remarked in light of the rainy weather. Before his supporters, he praised the qualities of Vienna and the city SPÖ. They have ensured various anti-inflation measures, as well as a climate protection law, free all-day schooling, and a rent freeze in municipal housing. Additionally, they maintain good cooperation with social partners.
Ludwig also sought to differentiate. He recalled the FPÖ candidate in Vienna-Donaustadt who was convicted of re-engagement, and that FPÖ representative Peter Wurm used the term "Umvolkung," a "Nazi jargon," during the National Council session on Thursday. "We cannot form a coalition with the FPÖ, neither at the federal level nor in Vienna," the mayor emphasized. Without directly mentioning NEOS, the Greens, or the ÖVP, he rejected the notion that others were ahead of the SPÖ in terms of education or climate protection, and highlighted Vienna's title as the most livable city.
SPÖ Campaign Conclusion Before Vienna Election with Babler
The mayor demonstratively focused on unity within the SPÖ. When it comes to standing up for the people in Vienna and Austria, they always stand by the side of federal party leader and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler. Referred to by Ludwig as "dear Andi," Babler was present at the campaign conclusion but did not take the stage.
Overall, Ludwig expressed satisfaction with the federal government composed of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, "the political center." A government led by Herbert Kickl (FPÖ) might have helped him in the campaign, the mayor admitted, "but I did everything to ensure there isn't one." One can see what happens when the wrong people come to power, namely, in the extreme case, a destruction of democracy, said the chairwoman of SPÖ Favoriten, Deputy Mayor Kathrin Gaál. To prevent this, a strong social democracy is needed.
(APA/Red)
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