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In the heart of Vienna, the Otto Wagner Area is undergoing a significant transformation. The Documentation Archive of Austrian Resistance is currently being renovated, and an art studio house is being created in its place [1]. This new addition is set to become a vibrant hub for artists, potentially attracting more talent to the city.
However, the city itself is not planning to implement its own arts and culture promotion act, according to Veronica Kaup-Hasler, the Culture Councilor running for reelection [2]. Currently, the SPÖ is responsible for cultural policy in both the federal government and the city [3]. Kaup-Hasler, a former dramaturg and festival director, is not a party member but is seeking another term in office.
Kaup-Hasler has expressed concerns about the increasing pressure within the arts scene due to an influx of artists, particularly in Berlin, where a radical approach has impacted the arts scene [6]. She advises Babler, the new Minister of Culture who is inexperienced in cultural politics, to show presence in the cultural scene [7].
Meanwhile, the cultural interim use of the Semmelweis Clinic has been extended until the end of 2026 [4]. A large event hall is being constructed by the German company CTS Eventim, but it is not under Kaup-Hasler's cultural portfolio [5].
The city councilor believes in the importance of managing tax money carefully and creating synergies for future savings in the cultural budget [8]. She finds the introduction of a culture euro worth considering to benefit culture from increased overnight stays [9]. Kaup-Hasler also suggests the opportunity for Vienna to establish a new welcome culture, expressing concerns about cultural clearances in other countries [10].
The Otto Wagner Area, where the Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna is to move, could become a nucleus and develop attraction for others [11]. The SPÖ is campaigning with the slogan "It's about Vienna," focusing on four points: children's culture, young theater, digital humanism, and more spaces for art [12].
There are concerns that the North West Railway Station area, currently being used culturally, might become a cultural wasteland after the construction of residential areas [13]. As of mid-2025, Vienna's cultural policy framework involves ongoing efforts in integration and cultural assimilation, particularly addressing the diverse immigrant and refugee population in the city [14][15]. Vienna's cultural agenda also heavily features digital innovation in cultural institutions [15].
While detailed updates about Kaup-Hasler's and Babler's individual initiatives or influence are not readily available, the SPÖ is planning to establish eight "cultural anchor centers" throughout Vienna [12]. Kaup-Hasler has had intensive conversations with Babler during the election campaign and since the government formation [16].
Sources: 1. Vienna's Otto Wagner Area to house art studio 2. Vienna's Culture Councilor Veronica Kaup-Hasler running for reelection 3. SPÖ responsible for cultural policy in both federal government and city 4. Semmelweis Clinic cultural interim use extended 5. Event hall construction not under Kaup-Hasler's cultural portfolio 6. Kaup-Hasler discusses increased influx of artists in Berlin 7. Kaup-Hasler advises Babler to show presence in the cultural scene 8. Kaup-Hasler emphasizes careful management of tax money 9. Kaup-Hasler considers culture euro beneficial 10. Kaup-Hasler suggests opportunity for Vienna to establish new welcome culture 11. Otto Wagner Area could become cultural nucleus 12. SPÖ campaigns with "It's about Vienna" slogan 13. Concerns about North West Railway Station becoming cultural wasteland 14. Vienna's cultural policy focused on integration and cultural assimilation 15. Vienna's cultural agenda heavily features digital innovation 16. Kaup-Hasler and Babler have had intensive conversations
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