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Ludwig announces candidacy for 2030 election

Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig has announced his candidacy for the 2030 elections and proposed direct billing between federal states.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Michael Ludwig, the Mayor of Vienna, announced on Tuesday via social media that he will run for election again in 2030. This information has been confirmed by several media outlets.

Regarding the issue of guest patients, Ludwig proposed a direct billing system between federal states to address the topic. However, no further details about this proposal were provided.

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