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The SPÖ himself was probably amazed at the magnificence of the “attack on Vienna” slogan and also at the slightest criticism of the city, from the transport and integration policy, to the frighteningly high unemployment figures and the terrible management of the crown. . Germ drowned. The bad guys were left behind, they just don’t want to understand that this is all down to the big city factor in this otherwise cool city. Only the FPÖ were not put off by this, but they don’t have much to lose at the moment anyway. Dominik Nepp has stepped out of the shadow of Heinz-Christian Strache. In any case, Nepp’s appearances were more vivid than his clumsy underground elections. Strache was particularly notable in the therapeutic duels between the two right-wing parties: a family constellation.
The real challenger, Gernot Blümel, remained pale. For at least three reasons. Firstly, because he was getting in his own way (portable keyword, but also because as finance minister he didn’t have time to get involved). Second, because the well-oiled red field machine knocked him unconscious. Third, due to the (always) difficult state of the Vienna ÖVP, divided between the black of the “grand coalition” (the head of the Chamber of Commerce, Ruck) and the turquoise, which Viennese politics sees as an antithesis of your own line. If Blümel became deputy mayor of a red-turquoise coalition, a welcome grater would fall, by the way, for both sides.
Michael Ludwig calmly navigated the election campaign, handing out coupons and wrapping his tips in cotton. He introduced the green coalition partner and let Birgit Hebein tumble on her stomach with a cold smile on her core issues (car-free city center, city bikes). If Ludwig the Absolute gets close, he might snag a somewhat simpler co-ruler. The Neos have moved to the left and are ready. A rose-red collaboration would make the SPÖ look more modern (without expecting too much hassle) and would burden the roses with government responsibility.
Factual politics was definitely on the losing side. And rarely have you seen so many bad election posters. The absurd “beer party” was (half) the most fun. Most of the rest sank into honesty, softness, shame, and boredom. It’s good that it’s finally over. Don’t we have some pressing problems to solve right now? Start Monday.
