Campaign Observation: Graz Campaign so Far Gets "Green Traffic Lights"

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The first report is now available: there are critical points, but overall the evaluation is positive. Since 18 May, the Human Rights Advisory Council of the City of Graz has been looking closely at the municipal election campaign 2026. Now the first report is available for the period from 18 to 28 May. According to the report, eight parties or electoral groups have been involved in this first phase so far: KPÖ, Grüne, SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, KFG, MFG and…

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The Human Rights Advisory Council of Graz observed the election campaign for the 2026 municipal election from 18 to 28 May. The first evaluation shows that human rights-relevant issues such as housing, integration and education are addressed, but little explicit reference is made to human rights. Critically, restrictive demands on integration and access to housing are assessed. Overall, the election campaign is provided with a green light.