BOLZANO. Svp in his meeting behind closed doors today in Bressanone he reconfirmed the governor as party leader Arno Kompatscher which will therefore be the leading candidate for provincial elections of 22 October.
The reconfirmation took place atunanimity as underlined by the leaders of the party, who have placed the accent on the compactness of the Svp.
Kompatscher told himself “honored and aware of the responsibility of this confirmation. The rallying party – he said – is the most modern response to the leadership of a society, because it finds within it the balance between particular interests. We leave populism to others. As a government party we must give serious, responsible and humble answers to build an inclusive and supportive society“.
Party secretary Philipp Achammer stressed the unity of the party and the “compactness in the decisive momentsdespite several quarrels and discussions that have taken place”. By Easter, the SVP intends to present a list of 10 candidatesand then by mid-May the districts will present the remaining ones 25 candidatesAchammer explained in the press conference following the meeting.