An election that also affects Upper Austria

I also wanted to know tips on what distinguishes the respective top candidates in Upper Austria and what the priorities are for the second half of the legislative period in Upper Austria.

Impact of the National Council election on Upper Austria

Tips: What concrete effects do you see on Upper Austria in connection with the outcome of the upcoming National Council elections and the subsequent formation of a government?

Thomas Stelzer, ÖVP: The election will be a decision about the direction between a policy of polarization and a policy of the center. We are the economic and industrial center of the republic. To ensure that our location remains secure, we need a stable federal government.

Michael Lindner,SPÖ: It’s about an affordable life, good jobs and a social climate change that takes everyone along. The black-blue coalition is now showing in the state what could also happen to us at the federal level: a budget crisis with tough austerity measures.

Manfred Haimbuchner, FPÖ: Upper Austria is a leading industrial state. Decisions made by the federal government have a particularly strong impact on our location, our jobs and our prosperity. In Upper Austria it is clear that only the FPÖ is governed by reason rather than ideology. This should apply to the whole of Austria.

Stefan Kaineder, GREENS: With an FPÖ in the federal government, climate protection would be abolished. Home builders would no longer receive subsidies for modern heat pumps, PV systems, and thermal insulation. The industry’s path to clean energy would be massively slowed down.

Felix Eypeltauer,NEOS: We must maintain prosperity, security, reform the state: reduce the burden on income and companies, reform education from kindergarten onwards – especially in Upper Austria. The black-blue coalition only manages, haggles over positions, thinks about maintaining power. That doesn’t get us anywhere.

Manuel Krautgartner*,MFG: Asylum, education, health, inflation – the system parties have been failing here for decades. What is needed now is a fresh force like the MFG with new ideas and real solutions. On September 29th we can choose change instead of stagnation.

Highest priority of the future federal government

Tips: In your opinion, which issue must the future National Council address with the highest priority and why?

Thomas Stelzer, ÖVP: The next few years will determine whether Europe and Austria will remain at the forefront of technology or fall behind in the competition. The biggest challenge: securing the location while simultaneously achieving the transformation in energy supply.

Michael Lindner,SPÖ: Strengthening jobs and the economy, a social energy and climate transition and combating child poverty. It’s about justice and opportunities for the future.

Manfred Haimbuchner, FPÖ: Instead of burdening the population, imposing restrictions and hindering industry with climate-related hurdles, real relief is needed. The state should scale back limited measures and reduce taxes for employees and employers.

Stefan Kaineder, GREENS: Climate protection remains the greatest challenge. This hot summer has shown this. Thanks to the Greens, a lot has been achieved in terms of climate protection and the energy transition. This path must be continued and Austria must continue to be made fit for the climate and the future.

Felix Eypeltauer,NEOS: Upper Austria needs a government that implements structural reforms, especially in the area of ​​child education and This creates opportunities, relieves the burden on families and strengthens the location. This is a top priority, especially for us as an industrial state.

Manuel Krautgartner*,MFG: Maintaining neutrality; Corona investigation: extra-parliamentary committee of inquiry, criminal consequences for those responsible; affordable energy and nature conservation instead of climate madness; Supporting small and medium-sized businesses is a top priority.

Top candidates of the state lists

Tips: What makes the number 1 on your party’s state list so special? Why is he/she the right representative for Upper Austria in parliament?

Thomas Stelzer, ÖVP: Gust Wöginger is a politician with heart and soul and is passionate about his work. As ÖVP parliamentary group leader, he demonstrates his negotiating skills in Vienna, but never forgets his roots. He is a true Innviertel native and stands by his word.

Michael Lindner,SPÖ: Eva-Maria Holzleitner is young, dynamic and has a lot of experience in politics. She understands the concerns of people, especially women, and is therefore our number one.

ManfredHaimbuchner, FPÖ: Real change begins with people who speak unpleasant truths. With Hermann Brückl, we are sending a down-to-earth Upper Austrian who knows the political mechanisms and knows where to get to work in order to improve our country.

Stefan Kaineder, GREENS: Agnes Prammer is highly motivated, highly committed, a passionate advocate of green politics and an absolute expert in her specialist areas. Above all, she is firmly anchored in local politics in Leonding and is therefore very close to the concerns of the people.

Felix Eypeltauer,NEOS: I have been working with Karin Doppelbauer for years. As spokesperson for agriculture, forestry, finance and energy, she is a professional in important issues for Upper Austria. Her expertise from her work as a top manager and organic farmer is enormously valuable.

Manuel Krautgartner*,MFG: Joachim Aigner has a profound knowledge of tax and economics, which he has acquired through his many years of work as a tax consultant. In addition, he is passionate about the values ​​of MFG.

Halftime in Upper Austria: What is needed?

Tips:We are halfway through the current legislative period in Upper Austria. What issue is your top priority for Upper Austria in the second half? Which federal government constellation would be best suited to implement this?

Thomas Stelzer, ÖVP: Securing the location and making it attractive. The key point is the reduction of bureaucracy. We are setting the example for this in Upper Austria with our “slimming program”. It is now up to the voters to decide. We will do everything we can to ensure that the Chancellor continues to be called Nehammer.

Michael Lindner,SPÖ: 1: ÖVP and FPÖ must explain how this budget crisis came about. 2: The black-blue coalition should stop trying to make ruthless cuts everywhere. 3: It must be ensured that social needs, such as better health care, are not ignored.

Manfred Haimbuchner, FPÖ: Economy, industry, location, prosperity are the issues that have the greatest overlap with the ÖVP, so an FPÖ-ÖVP coalition under a Freedom Party chancellor is a natural fit. An alliance against the FPÖ can only be prevented with a vote for the FPÖ.

Stefan Kaineder, GREENS: Climate protection remains the most important task for Upper Austria. The energy and mobility transition must be accelerated and soil protection must be massively strengthened. This can only be achieved with the Greens in a new federal government. Anything else would be a serious step backwards.

Felix Eypeltauer,NEOS: Our focus is clearly on the location and therefore on children’s education in addition to energy policy. Upper Austria is at the bottom of the list here, which prevents parents from having freedom of choice, misses out on educational opportunities and damages the location. NEOS is a guarantee of reform power.

Manuel Krautgartner*,MFG: It is particularly important to strengthen citizen participation: they should be directly involved in the legislative process to ensure that their interests are better taken into account.