Media manager Gerhard Zeiler confirmed on Sunday's ZIB 2 program that he wants to replace Andreas Babler at the helm of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). He declared that he considers himself the right person for the position. ORF ↗
Zeiler presented three main areas he would focus on as party chairman. He spoke about the high cost of living, education, and healthcare. He also mentioned the possibility of savings in the provision of subsidies. According to the description of the discussion, his appearance at times approached the economic positions of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). Der Standard ↗
According to his statements, Zeiler wants to unleash the country's economic potential and limit bureaucracy. In this context, he compared the state to a sumo wrestler. He also emphasized that he does not consider himself a Marxist.
His ambitions provoked criticism within the SPÖ leadership. The party's general secretary, Klaus Seltenheim, stated that Zeiler doesn't even have a social media profile and called his entry into the debate irresponsible. Seltenheim also doubts that Zeiler could lead the party. Der Standard ↗
Zeiler's appearance has opened the question of the SPÖ's future direction and the position of its current chairman, Andreas Babler. Whether Zeiler will officially run for the chairmanship is to be decided by further developments within the party.
Gerhard Zeiler confirms ambition to lead Austrian SPÖ
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SPÖ-Geschäftsführer Seltenheim: "Der Herr Zeiler hat nicht einmal einen Social-Media-Auftritt"
Der Standard
| 08:22 28.09.
Zeiler will als SPÖ-Chef die Wirtschaft entfesseln: "Ich bin kein Marxist"
Der Standard
| 08:01 28.09.
Zeiler bekräftigt Ambitionen auf Vorsitz
ORF
| 23:09 27.09.
Kandidatur als SPÖ-Chef: Zeiler präsentierte in "ZiB 2" drei Ziele
Der Standard
| 22:49 27.09.
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