Excluded Dornauer Criticizes SPÖ Leader Babler

Andreas Babler has "unfortunately cemented himself well," said Georg Dornauer in an interview with the "Kronen Zeitung" (Sunday edition). "Those who are currently leading the regime on Löwelstraße are pursuing their leftist course, and unfortunately, one has to acknowledge that," said the former Tyrolean SPÖ leader.

Dornauer accuses SPÖ Tyrol of betrayal of principles

Today, the "Babler-SPÖ is at 18.7 percent, and in the chancellor question, only at 10 percent," referred the now "independent state parliament member" Dornauer to a recent survey: "I find that, to put it mildly, disastrous." There was once again sharp criticism of the Tyrolean comrades, who expelled him from the party this week due to his solo effort regarding a state parliament motion for the repayment of "excess profits" of the state energy supplier Tiwag: "They have not only excluded Dornauer but also betrayed the brand core and our principles. In doing so, they have harmed the Social Democratic Party far more than me." That a "core social democratic motion on distribution justice" is met with an exclusion makes him thoughtful. The 42-year-old, however, left open whether he will appeal the decision of the state party executive before a party arbitration court. He also remained reserved about whether he will run with his own list in the 2027 state election. It is "far too early" for that.

Support for Dornauer from ÖVP's Hörl

Literal support was meanwhile received by the apparently former Social Democrat from the outspoken Tyrolean ÖVP National Council member and cable car chief Franz Hörl, like Dornauer a passionate hunter and in good agreement with him. "If a Social Democrat leaves a loaded weapon in an unlocked Porsche, that is not enough for a party exclusion. If a Social Democrat goes hunting with René Benko, that is not enough for a party exclusion. But if a Social Democrat brings a socialist demand in the state parliament, then that is apparently enough for the Tyrolean SPÖ for an exclusion," Hörl remarked in the "Krone" with surprise against the Tyrolean SPÖ, referring to Dornauer's previous controversies.

Speaking of hunting: Dornauer will apparently soon be going on the hunt again. He may "indulge in hunting again in a few weeks," he explained, after a weapons ban had been imposed on him for a long time due to the "hunting rifle-Porsche" affair.

(APA/Red)

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