Five-point plan

Drexler presents 5-point plan for national stadium

A stadium like the Vienna Happel for Styria? This is the first major election campaign announcement by Styrian Governor Christopher Drexler (ÖVP).(Bild: GEPA)

How realistic is the idea of a national stadium near Graz? Chancellor and Styrian voices support the concept, headwinds came from the ÖFB. Styrian Governor Christopher Drexler (ÖVP) is sticking to his guns and is now presenting a five-point plan.

On Friday, Christopher Drexler opened the ideas competition of the super election year with a major project: a new national stadium is to be built in Styria - specifically in the south of Graz. The arena is to have 50,000 seats and be suitable for large soccer matches as well as concerts. A castle in the air or a vision?