The debate that Mahrer started is growing: Has Vienna changed with immigrants?

2023-04-05 11:55:24

Vienna. Many criticisms continue to come against the leader of ÖVP Vienna, Karl Mahrer, who has traditionally targeted Brunnenmarkt, which offers an international variety of products. ÖVP Vienna leader Karl Mahrer targeted immigrants via Brunnenmarkt in Ottakring, which Mahrer said in a video. „Syrians, Afghans, Arabs captured Brunnenmarkt“ His expression was backlash.

In addition to Mahrer’s other words about immigrants, “Austrian and Viennese culture destroyed” statements will be broadcast on krone.tv at 20:15 on Wednesday. „Katia Wagner – der Talk“ will be discussed again with Mahrer and other guests in the program.

Ludwig: “Pure political propaganda”

Mahrer’s statements also garnered great reaction from political circles. It didn’t take long for the opposition’s criticism to come. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) evaluated the statements as “pure political propaganda” and said that the Turkish politician “does not go there often”. Lugner, “Had he known that ‚Time’ had rated Brunnenmarkt among the 40 most attractive places in the world, he would have seen how absurd such a claim is” he responded.

Wiederkehr: “Statements are racist”

Deputy Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) spoke more clearly. Wiederkehr, who described Mahrer’s statement as “racist” and “a mean political maneuver”, stated that he also lived in a place “close to Brunnenmarkt”.

Vienna Green Party leader Judith Pühringer also expressed her dismay, saying that she did not want Mahrer to disparage “his favorite falafel stand in Brunnenmarkt” and “spoil” his falafel appetite.

FPÖ is also uncomfortable with diversity

There were also those who agreed with Mahrer’s opinion; FPÖ district representative Stefan Berger also expressed his discomfort with the diversity of the capital. Angered that a small party in Favoriten wanted to decorate the streets for Ramadan, Berger made this request. ‘An incredible provocation of the Islamist lobby’ described as.

Is Vienna still Vienna?

Is Vienna still Vienna? Katia Wagner is discussing it with, among others, ÖVP Vienna leader Karl Mahrer and the city’s deputy mayor, on krone.tv this Wednesday (April 5) at 20:15! „Katia Wagner – der Talk“ You can watch the program every Wednesday at 20.15 on krone.tv. (yenivatan.at)