Filzmaier analyzes

The political lessons from the Ländle

Andreas Babler's left-wing course was also of interest to many Green voters in Vorarlberg(Bild: APA/Georg Hochmuth)

At first glance, little can be deduced from yesterday's state election in the small state of Vorarlberg for the whole of Austria. However, political science research shows all kinds of similarities in voting motives and voter migration.

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Although the governor's party clearly came out on top in the Ländle, political, economic and social development is not viewed positively anywhere in Austria. In Vorarlberg, the largest group of voters - 38% - felt that there had been a negative development in the last five years. For 33 percent, everything has remained the same, and only 25 percent have a positive view.