Absolute secured

ÖVP remains clearly ahead in Lilienfeld despite loss

Lilienfeld's ÖVP mayor Manuel Aichberger stood for election for the first time as the leading candidate. He was able to defend his absolute victory despite slight losses.(Bild: Attila Molnar)

Although the ÖVP loses in Lilienfeld when Mayor Manuel Aichberger takes office for the first time, it can continue to govern with an absolute majority. FPÖ Secretary General Christian Hafenecker, on the other hand, was defeated in his home municipality of Kaumberg.

The situation in the district of Lilienfeld was clear before the election. In all 14 municipalities, absolute majorities had to be defended - in nine by the ÖVP, in the rest by the SPÖ. And they succeeded everywhere. There was particular excitement in the district capital, where Manuel Aichberger stood for election for the first time after the change of mayor in 2023. With 64.4 percent, the ÖVP lost just under six percent, but clearly defended its absolute position.

Hafenecker clearly misses the target
In Kaumberg, FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker had high hopes of becoming mayor. He clearly missed this target. Although the Freedom Party candidate was able to gain one seat to four, the ÖVP retained its 14 seats in the municipal council with 68.5 percent.

Only minor changes
Otherwise, changes in the district have to be sought in detail. For example in Kleinzell, where the FPÖ now holds three seats and the SPÖ has lost both. Or in Traisen, where the ÖVP has to give up two of its five seats to the FPÖ, which has overtaken it with four seats. It was only close again in Ramsau, where the ÖVP was able to stay ahead with 51.8 percent.