Max Lercher wants to lead SPÖ elections to the Red stronghold with a new course!

Max Lercher wants to lead SPÖ elections to the Red stronghold with a new course!

The Styrian SPÖ faces groundbreaking decisions, while the executive state party chairman Max Lercher is preparing for the upcoming direct election. At 96 percent he was nominated for these elections and is now looking at the challenges that come to him and his party. By September 5, eligible members have the opportunity to submit their voice online or in regional offices, which is a chance for the SPÖ to set the course for the future. Lercher emphasizes how important it is to define the new course of social democracy and to tackle relevant topics such as workers' concerns, migration and security. According to MeinDzeirkt, the focus is also on gaining the sovereignty at regular tables and not leaving the competitors.

Lercher still sees the Bruck Mürzzuschlag district as a "red stronghold". Nevertheless, he recognizes that the recent municipal elections were painful and demands more self -criticism and the pull of teachings from the past. Instead of blaming an individual for the election defeat, he appeals to the entire party to face the challenges together. The critical look at the closure of the acute clinic in Bruck and the massive cuts in the social sector makes it clear that the SPÖ will continue to address acute care and that protest measures could be pending. This aspect could prove to be a central topic in the political debate.

political mood in Austria

In a larger context, Austria is about a super election year, which includes both EU and National Council elections and two state elections. As reported [the press] (https://www.diepresse.com/17953460/krisen- dominate-super election year-in-Oesterreich), these elections are expected to be shaped by a variety of world and economic policy crises. Geopolitical conflicts such as the Ukraine and Gaza War put the topics of migration, security and neutrality in the foreground.

In addition, the economic situation is tense and high inflation remains a central topic. Climate protection measures and the associated protests also provide discussions within the political landscape. Last but not least, the political landscape pursues the effects of corona pandemic, the effects of which are particularly noticeable for the FPÖ.

migration as a key factor

Integration and migration also keep in focus of the voters. The debate about anti-Semitism and Hamas sympathy among migrants contributes to the complexity of the topic, whereby the relevance of the migration topic can change with the development of asylum numbers. Lercher's focus on these topics could help the SPÖ to position itself in a challenging political environment and to pull voters to their own side.

Overall, the SPÖ and Max Lercher have both opportunities and challenges. The coming months will decide whether you can successfully tackle the central concerns of social democracy and whether you can defend the "Red Hochburg" in the Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district while you are at the same time the upcoming elections.