Politicians Don Rubber Boots for Election Season: The 'Flood Effect'
September 2024 – As large areas of Eastern Austria are submerged under water, politicians are rushing to the scene in their finest rubber boots. Reminiscent of Gerhard Schröder's 'Gummistiefelpolitik' during the 2002 Elbe flood, modern-day politicians are hoping to wade their way into voters' hearts. Experts warn that this 'Flood Effect' might just be a shallow attempt to gain sympathy votes.