Das Ortsgespräch
How did that come about, Madam Mayor? What were you thinking, Mr Mayor? Unusual questions, surprising answers. In our podcast series, people who carry responsibility in a municipality speak frankly.
Das Ortsgespräch explores the great questions of our time — from a municipal perspective. A podcast for everyone who wants to look behind the scenes.
Please note: all podcast episodes are in German.
Episode 01 Michael Häupl · Mayor of Vienna for 24 years
Mayor for More Than Three Decades
Michael Häupl stood at the helm of Vienna City Hall for 24 years. How do you manage that without becoming cynical? A conversation about power, perseverance and the art of running a city of millions.
Episode 02 Herbert Gaggl · Mayor of Moosburg for 32 years
Words Can Become Actions. That Worries Me Greatly.
Herbert Gaggl has been mayor of Moosburg for 32 years. During that time he has transformed his municipality. In this conversation he speaks about political responsibility, the power of language and what still drives him today.
Episode 03 Peter Eisenschenk · Mayor of Tulln
How Tulln Became a Garden City
Mayor Peter Eisenschenk has been fighting for an ecological transformation in Tulln for 14 years. How does a town become a garden city? And what does it take to inspire citizens to embrace sustainability?
New episodes appear regularly at kommunal.at/podcasts.
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