Former politicians from different directions support the campaign for the re-election of Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. On Sunday, ex-VP Minister Maria Rauch-Kallat, ex-SPÖ Justice Minister Maria Berger and former NEOS National Council member Sepp Schellhorn announced that they would help gather the necessary messages of support and aid in the election campaign. . Funding details are expected to be announced in early July.
Van der Bellen made it from a career changer to a “remarkably long-lived” Green party leader. Before that, they only had one term in office like the current health ministers, former ÖVP minister and entrepreneur Rauch-Kallat said on Sunday. Six years ago she was already convinced that Van der Bellen had the right qualities for the position. After the “turbulent times” since his election, this is all the more true. The Federal President has developed into a statesman, but always “with a touch of humor”.
calm in crises
With the “turbulent times”, Rauch-Kallat spoke, for example, about the Ibiza scandal (2019), the subsequent transitional government (2019 to 2020) and the corona pandemic. Van der Bellen’s statement “We are not like that” after the corruption affair became known was important in restoring Austria’s “battered reputation” in Europe, said former SPÖ Justice Minister Maria Berger. The calm of the Federal President will continue to be necessary in the coming crises.
Support for the re-election also comes from former green energy spokeswoman Christiane Brunner, who is now involved in civic initiatives, and bio pioneer Werner Lampert. They emphasized Van der Bellen’s connection, credibility and international networking and ethics. The Federal President is someone who listens and takes arguments. He always went to the center and gave political opponents a leap of faith. Lamprecht is happy that Van der Bellen is aiming for the office again instead of lying on the beach or dancing the tango with his wife.
fundraiser
According to campaign manager Martin Radjaby, many other supporters have already registered, for example from the catering industry and the group “Lopers voor Van der Bellen”. As reported, a fundraising campaign has been launched for the election campaign. So far, the first individual donations of more than 8,000 euros and 500,000 euros from the Greens have been known. The team is currently in talks with major donors. From July, all donations will be published on the homepage every two weeks.
Source: Krone
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