Lercher, Hofer, Kampus

Styrian SPÖ: Who is in the running for the top job

Stefan Hofer, Max Lercher and Doris Kampus are said to be in the running for the top job.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/Christian Jauschowetz; Sepp Pail, LT Stmk/Scheriau)

Anton Lang's days as chairman of the Styrian Social Democrats are numbered and now the race is on to find his successor. Three or four favorites are emerging. Many hope that Max Lercher will take on the leadership role.

Anton Lang remains on the sidelines. Even on Tuesday, the second day after the FPÖ turned down his offer to join the government, the SPÖ leader did not speak out and is said to be difficult to reach within the party. This silence is already being met with incomprehension, as the course must be set for the future.