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Tension before the Burgenland election: Can Doskozil defend his power?
Burgenland is facing an exciting election: SPÖ, FPÖ and ÖVP in a neck-and-neck race. Survey results and possible scenarios.
Tension before the Burgenland election: Can Doskozil defend his power?
The political situation in Burgenland is becoming increasingly exciting as the state elections on January 19, 2025 are approaching. A new survey commissioned by the Burgenländische Volkszeitung (BVZ) shows that the SPÖ under Governor Hans Peter Doskozil is still leading with 47 percent, although with a slight decline compared to the last election five years ago. In order to secure an absolute majority, the SPÖ has to catch up Today.at reported.
The challenger is Norbert Hofer from the FPÖ, who could get an impressive 25 percent in the survey, which corresponds to almost doubling their voter base. In contrast, the ÖVP under its new state chairman Christian Sargatz fell to just 21 percent, a significant decline compared to previous election cycles. The Greens and the Neos could miss the hurdle to enter the state parliament with only 4 and 2 percent, while the situation is particularly precarious for the Greens, as they would potentially strengthen the FPÖ and thus Hofer if they were to leave Krone.at reported.
A direct competition for the land
The elections in Burgenland are not only important for the SPÖ and the FPÖ. The Green Party is also in jeopardy, and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences. Given the Burgenlanders' satisfaction with Doskozil's work, which is supported by 61 percent in the survey, he could extend his term of office. In a direct comparison, this only applies to Hofer with 26 percent and to the ÖVP chairman Sargatz with a meager 16 percent.
It is no coincidence that the FPÖ is campaigning with Hofer. After their successful National Council election, where they took first place in four federal states, this success should now also rub off on the state elections. Hofer emphasizes that he has decided not to run in the next federal presidential election in order to concentrate fully on Burgenland. This suggests that the FPÖ is seriously preparing for a change of power in Burgenland and the situation for Doskozil is by no means safe.