That is why Kickl could become the head of the FPÖ after the Vienna elections – Vienna election

“Today”Readers already know: if you ask blue voters, only 25 percent would like Dominik Nepp to be the head of the FPÖ in Vienna. Herbert Kickl, a former interior minister and now the club’s leader in parliament, can score significantly more: 50 percent of FPÖ voters want him to be the head of the state group. The former interior minister is popular with the rank and file and forms half of the party’s leadership duo alongside Norbert Hofer. The party leader, who is also the third president of the National Council, takes on the friendliest and most connecting role. As the “Kurier” writes, his political fate could be decided in the Vienna elections on October 11.

Does Hofer’s chair wobble?

The FPÖ faces disaster. After the Ibiza affair and the expenses, the blues was threatening 9 percent, according to a recent poll by “Heute” and ATV. A real hurdle, in 2015 they ranked second with 30.8 percent of the vote. As “Kurier” reports, Dominik Nepp shouldn’t have to hold her head for the loss of two-thirds of the votes. “If the FPÖ Vienna falls below ten percent, an earthquake is triggered,” the newspaper quotes a FPÖ informant.

Specifically, it is assumed that party friends from the federal states will pressure Hofer in this scenario to step down as head of the FPÖ. Because the situation is quite dangerous, says a source. If the party continues to collapse after the elections, more defectors would threaten: “Anyone who believes that the party has not been classified well enough to maintain its mandate will go to Strache to try their luck there.”

Kickl as preferred candidate

The idea: a change of president could stabilize the FPÖ. Until a suitable young party leader is found, according to “Kurier,” many want Blue Herbert Kickl as transitional candidates. However, this should not be particularly interested in stressful post. The passionate athlete now attaches great importance to quality of life, it is said.