Vienna SPÖ presents election program: Ludwig fights for jobs!

Vienna SPÖ presents election program: Ludwig fights for jobs!

Vienna is preparing for the election campaign!On Monday, February 13, 2025, the Vienna SPÖ will present its candidate lists for the upcoming elections. Mayor and SPÖ chairman Michael Ludwig and NEOS boss Christoph Wiederkehr announced that the election would be brought forward during a government meeting at the beginning of January. As the Small newspaper reported, the media event begins at 1:30 p.m. in the premises of the town hall club, immediately after the lists have been approved by the SPÖ committees.

Michael Ludwig, who is running as the top candidate in his first election, announced ambitious plans. At a press conference he will present the election program, which also focuses on strengthening the health sector, with the aim of increasing training positions by 60 percent to 7,600 by 2024. As part of his agenda, Ludwig emphasizes the need to protect and create jobs. “Fight for jobs,” said the mayor, who, with a swipe at the turquoise-green federal government, pointed out that not all aid reaches the companies that need it Today also highlighted.

Diverse topics and list of candidates

In addition to health reform, education, housing and climate protection are central points in the SPÖ's strategic plan. Ludwig plans to introduce free all-day school and improve subsidized housing. The SPÖ also wants to implement large-scale measures in the area of ​​climate, such as the construction of photovoltaic systems and a large heat dome system. His list of candidates is designed to be gender-appropriate using the zipper principle and shows a mixed age structure and a diverse group, including more than 20 people with a migrant background.