Return of NEOS Top Candidate in Vienna Election

Vienna's NEOS leader Christoph Wiederkehr expressed his gratitude after the vote at the member assembly of the Vienna Pink party on Saturday for the "incredible trust" and affirmed: "This means an awful lot to me." The NEOS, he was convinced, are the counter-model to conflict and populism. They aim to bring about positive changes.

Wiederkehr Wants to Continue Co-Governing After Vienna Election

It has paid off to co-govern in Vienna, Wiederkehr assured. And he was hopeful to continue on this path: "I am confident that we will bring a lot of good to this city. That is our task and our mission." He warned against a comeback of red-green "show politics" or the "standstill" of an SPÖ-ÖVP city government. It is also not good to leave the city to the SPÖ alone, he stated. However, the deputy mayor praised the cooperation with the Social Democrats in principle, even though he noted that it had sometimes been difficult to implement projects - such as the abolition of the GIS state levy. The main topic, in any case, was education, where schools were massively supported.

The goal is for all children and teachers to enjoy going to school, he emphasized. He never downplayed problems, such as when cultural conflicts increase, Wiederkehr highlighted. Some do not share fundamental values and do not recognize that religious values do not stand above secular ones. Sanctions are necessary here if this is not supported. Wiederkehr also emphasized that the economic location of Vienna should continue to be strengthened. Large companies should settle in "Simmering Valley and not in Silicon Valley." "There are some in the USA who now want to come to Vienna," he speculated. They are warmly invited.

Meinl-Reisinger at Vienna NEOS: Coalition Negotiations at Federal Level "Not Finished"

The assembly was entirely focused on the ongoing government negotiations - in which the NEOS are now playing a role again. NEOS leader Meinl-Reisinger made a spontaneous - and celebrated - appearance at the member assembly of the Vienna NEOS in the afternoon, for which she had actually canceled. There she also stated: "No, we are not finished. Not everything is set in stone." There are still some open questions. However, she also practiced optimism: "I believe it is possible."

Multi-Stage Selection Process of Vienna NEOS for the Vienna Election

The state member assembly is the conclusion of a multi-stage process for selecting candidates. Those who wanted to become a pink municipal councilor or district councilor could apply until February 4th or 7th. Points were then awarded to the candidates on the party's pre-election platform. Only in the next step were the party committees involved, specifically the extended state team. Now the final step has taken place. Immediately behind Wiederkehr, among others, are pink city hall deputies on the list. For example, municipal councilor Selma Arapovic is in second place, and club leader Bettina Emmerling is in third place.

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