National Council election

Greens in Salzburg as bad as in the 1999 election

Green Party leader Martina Berthold was composed, as was former National Councillor Astrid Rössler.(Bild: LAURIN CHRISTL)

The Greens are also in fifth place in Salzburg - overtaken by the Neos. With the exception of the disastrous election in 2017, the 8.4 percent is the worst Green result this millennium.

However, the party leadership refused to be drawn into the cards when the first projection was announced at the Zazibar in Salzburg. Naturally, there was no rejoicing at the sharp drop. But there was also no sign of great frustration. "All governments have felt the effects of the crisis years," says Salzburg's party leader Martina Berthold, adding: "I'm not dissatisfied with the result." After all, the polls had previously painted a gloomy picture. She is firmly convinced that the Greens will continue to dominate the opposition role. After all, the eco-party was kicked out of government in Salzburg last year.

The evening was bitter for Leonhard Hartinger, who started his first election campaign with great ambitions. The lateral entrant failed to win the direct mandate.