Alfred Stingl: Graz mourns the loss of his big and social mayor
Alfred Stingl: Graz mourns the loss of his big and social mayor
The gray city of Graz has lost one of its great sons. Alfred Stingl, former mayor and a long -standing advocate of social justice, died on May 29, 2023, just one day after his 86th birthday. For decades he shaped Graz politics and is considered one of the most dazzling figures in social democracy in Styria. As a "great personality" and "bridge builder", he was honored by many and leaves a lasting track.
Stingl was active in Graz city policy from 1968 to 2003. During this time, he shaped numerous important projects, including the construction of the Kunsthaus, the Murinsel, the Stadthalle, the Literature House and the Helmut-List-Halle. The reconstruction of the synagogue and the founding of the FH JOANNEUM also go back to his initiative. The moment is particularly remembered when Graz was declared the first human rights city of Europe in 2001 - a milestone that Stingl also played a key role in shaping. According to Krone he is appreciated by his fellow citizens as a very citizen -friendly and helpful personality.
appreciation of his work
The Mayor of Graz Elke Kahr (KPÖ) expressed an emotional statement that Graz has lost a "great personality" that always advocated social inequalities. SPÖ boss Max Lercher emphasized Stingl's unshakable belief in the good in humans and his constant use for social issues.
Doris Kampus, chair of the Graz SPÖ, described him as a great social democrats who made Graz a cosmopolitan and social city. The green club chairwoman Sandra Krautwaschl and Philipp Pointner from the Neos also emphasized his efforts to combine people and to work for justice.
The Vinzwerke, an organization that Stingl supported in 1990 in its foundation, described him as the “social conscience” of the city of Graz. This appreciation emphasizes Stingl's commitment to the concerns of the weaker, which was unbroken until his last day.
man behind the political figure
stingl was not only a politician, but also husband and father. He was married to his wife Elli for over 60 years and leaves a son and daughter. With so much political commitment, it is impressive to know that he also maintained an intimate letter friendship with the Dalai Lama, which shows how far his network and influence were.
His political career was not always easy. After a setback in 1998, when the SPÖ crashed to 30.9 percent in the municipal council election, Stingl demonstrated its willpower and tirelessly campaigned for the return of his party to the political committees and for a socially just Graz.
With Stingl's death, a voice disappears that has shaped many generations and stands for the social democratic values that have played an important role in Austria since the social democratic workers' party was founded in 1888. According to DetailsOrt Graz, Österreich Quellen