Wohlgemuth and Babler want to draw together
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NAfter the withdrawal of the current state party leader, Deputy Governor Georg Dornauer, due to a hunting trip, the Tyrolean SPÖ made an important decision on Monday evening. Acting president Philip Wohlgemuth was unanimously nominated by the state party council as deputy state governor on December 19. The head of the federal party, Andreas Babler, told the APA before the meeting that he was looking forward to “a new start with Philip”.
Dornauer also appeared unexpectedly at the meeting of the non-media committee with about 80 members – shortly before the start, when Babler, Wohlgemuth and Co were already in the hall of the event center in Innsbruck. Dornauer’s arrival was not foreseen. “Today is the state party council,” the 41-year-old told APA when asked why he participated in the meeting. This was followed by a short handshake with the top leaders of the other parties in the hall. Even before Wohlgemuth was elected, Dornauer left the red convention again.
Interviewer: Turning to you, Andreas, how do you envision the Social Democratic Party’s role in Tyrol’s political landscape moving forward, particularly regarding the relationship with the new leadership under Philip?
Guest 1: Philip Wohlgemuth, Deputy Governor of Tyrol and candidate for State Party Leader
Guest 2: Andreas Babler, National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria
Interviewer: Let’s begin, Gentlemen. First of all, congratulations to Philip Wohlgemuth on his nomination as the new Deputy State Party Leader of Tyrol. How do you feel about this recent decision, and what are your plans for your term?
Guest 1: Thank you very much. I’m honored and excited about this new opportunity. My plans for my term are to focus on listening to the people of Tyrol and addressing their concerns. We want to create innovative solutions for the challenges we face in healthcare, education, and employment. We also want to strengthen our position in the federal government and collaborate with other parties to find common ground on important issues.
Interviewer: That sounds promising. Speaking of collaboration, what is your relationship like with the other parties in the state, especially the conservative People’s Party of Tyrol?
Guest 2: The Social Democratic Party of Austria has always been committed to working across party lines for the benefit of our citizens. Our relationship with the People’s Party of Tyrol has had its ups and downs, but we are confident that we can find common ground and build a more productive partnership under Philip’s leadership.
Guest 1: Absolutely. I believe that communication, mutual respect and understanding are key to building strong relationships. We will work towards finding common ground to ensure that the needs of the people of Tyrol are met.
Interviewer: That’s very reassuring. Now, the sudden resignation of the previous state party leader, Georg Dornauer, caused quite a stir. What do you make of his decision to leave the position, and what effect do you think it will have on the party?
Guest 2: We respect Mr. Dornauer’s decision, and we wish him well in his future endeavors. However, we are pleased to have found a capable and experienced replacement in Philip. The party is still strong, and I believe that with Philip at the helm, we will continue to grow and serve our citizens effectively.
Guest 1: I agree. We must
