Karl Lueger Quotes

A collection of quotes by Karl Lueger.

Karl Lueger (1844-1910) was an Austrian politician and a prominent figure in late 19th-century Vienna. He served as the mayor of Vienna from 1897 until his death. Lueger was a highly skilled orator and a founding member of the Christian Social Party, which advocated for the rights of the urban working class. Despite his progressive policies, Lueger faced controversy due to his anti-Semitic views, which attracted both supporters and critics. His influence on Viennese politics, as well as his impact on the urban development of the city, remain subjects of ongoing debates.