Coalition poker in Vienna: SPÖ starts talks with Greens and ÖVP!

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on May 2, 2025, one day after the Vienna City Council election, the SPÖ begins with the exploratory talks for the formation of a new government. According to OE24 The first round of political negotiations with the NEOS is initially on the program, followed by conversations with the Greens and the ÖVP on Friday.

The SPÖ, which competes under Mayor Michael Ludwig, won the election and achieved over 30 percent of the vote in all 23 districts. Despite these successes, the SPÖ recorded votes in 15 districts, but was able to grow in eight districts, such as Kurier reported.

coalition options in focus

The ÖVP had to accept a drastic decline in the election and lost 10.7 percentage points, which led to a change of chairman. In just one district, the ÖVP was able to reach over 20 percent, while in 13 districts below 10 percent. The choice, on the other hand, was a success for the NEOS; In all 23 districts, they were able to record voices and increase a total of 2.5 percentage points, with the strongest district of Vienna with 16.6 percent.

A look at the candidates and the turnout

In the election, a total of seven parties competed, including SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, Greens, Neos, KPÖ/Links and the HC Strache team. While Mayor Ludwig competes for the SPÖ, Karl Mahrer represents the ÖVP as the latest top candidate. The FPÖ is led by Dominik Nepp, while Judith Pühringer represents the Greens. In this election, a low turnout was expected, which can be traced back to the short election campaign and the pre -laying of the election.

according to vienna.at show the SPÖ at the top, followed by the FPÖ in second place and a close competition for third place Greens, the ÖVP and the Neos. Experts were concerned about the possible mobilization of the voters, especially with regard to the KPÖ under 5%hurdle and the HC Strache Team, which has little chance of success.

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