FPÖ from four to two

The ÖVP saves first place in the city of Salzburg

(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Despite a large drop, the black party remained in front. The election winner FPÖ came second. The SPÖ only came third as the mayoral party.

The ÖVP remained in first place in the National Council elections, not only in the state but also in the city of Salzburg. At just over ten percentage points, the drop was also smaller than in both the federal and provincial elections. "An ÖVP majority is possible in the city. And the left-wing trees don't grow into the sky," said ÖVP city party leader Florian Kreibich happily.

The FPÖ took second place from the SPÖ with a leap from fourth place. "Even if the result in the municipal elections was different, the city government must take note that migration policy was an issue. More consideration must be given to this when allocating housing," says Paul Dürnberger, head of the city's FPÖ party. The SPÖ came third, as it did five years ago, with a red plus of 2.3 percentage points.

"I am pleased with the increase in the city, our trend is continuing. Where we can shape things, we are strong," said Mayor Bernhard Auinger.

Losses for both the Greens and Neos in the city
Like almost everywhere else in the province, the Greens had to digest a substantial loss in the city. "The result is not entirely surprising. The years in government were difficult," said city councillor Anna Schiester.

The Neos lost slightly against their trend. The Pinken ended up with 9.8 percent. The KPÖ Plus achieved the best result in the city nationwide. However, with 6.2 percent, the Dark Reds fell far short of their potential from the state parliament and municipal council elections.