The community and Mayoral elections In the state Salzburg have painted the state capital deep red again and extended the ÖVP dominance in the 118 rural communities for another five years despite losses. In the capital there was the expected rise of the KPÖ Plus, which was only just behind Election winner SPÖ became the second strongest party. At the Runoff election In two weeks a decision will be made as to whether Salzburg will be governed in the future by an SPÖ or a communist mayor.
In the picture from left: Christoph Ferch (SALZ), city councilor Anna Schiester (Citizens’ List/Greens), Lukasrutsch (NEOS), Kay-Michael Dankl (KPÖ Plus), deputy mayor Bernhard Auinger (SPÖ), deputy mayor Florian Kreibich (ÖVP), Paul Dürnberger (FPÖ)