"Krone" analysis

The ÖVP and new elections: Sometimes you have to take risks

ÖVP among themselves at the Farmers' Union Ball: Norbert Totschnig, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Karl Nehammer, Klaudia Tanner and Gerhard Karner(Bild: Starpix / A. Tuma)

"We'll never win it!" was the legendary half-time analysis of national team player Toni Pfeffer. The ÖVP sees its chances in the National Council elections in a similar light. In this respect, the election date in May or September takes on great significance. An analysis of the opportunities and risks by Ida Metzger.

The majority of provincial governors prefer a quick ballot. Why? The situation in 2024 is strikingly reminiscent of 2016. Eight years ago, Lower Austrian Governor Erwin Pröll withdrew as the ÖVP Hofburg candidate. A replacement had to be found in dire need.