The parliamentary group leader of the Vienna ÖVP, Markus Wölbitsch, will not run in the in April. He is withdrawing from politics, as he announced on Wednesday in a social media post, initially reported by the "Presse". "After careful consideration, I will end my heartfelt project of politics in the spring," he stated. Therefore, he will not be running again.

Wölbitsch Longtime ÖVP Parliamentary Group Leader

He assured that his decision is not about the current overall political situation. "My faith in democracy and the people in our country is unshakeable." He wished party leader Karl Mahrer and his team "much strength and all the best."

He himself plans to join the agricultural business that his family operates in Lower Austria. Wölbitsch took over the position of non-executive city councilor from Gernot Blümel in 2018. After the 2020 election, he was appointed as the parliamentary group leader of the municipal council faction.

Committee Meeting Before Vienna Election

The turquoise list will be decided on Friday. In the afternoon, committee meetings of the ÖVP are scheduled. Party chairman Karl Mahrer already received unpleasant news in advance. He is facing charges of breach of trust in the Wienwert case. Mahrer has consistently denied the allegations and insists he is not considering stepping down.

(APA/Red)

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