Ludwig is aiming for quick coalition: Who becomes a partner?

Ludwig is aiming for quick coalition: Who becomes a partner?

On April 28, 2025, Mayor Michael Ludwig from the SPÖ plans the quick formation of a new coalition to secure a stable city government before summer. According to vienna.at this week, followed by concrete negotiations with the possible partners Or the ÖVP in the coming week. He categorically excludes cooperation with the FPÖ.

The SPÖ chairman announced the information after a meeting in the Ministry of Finance and will meet with the parties mentioned in the coming days. The exploratory team is made up of Ludwig, state party secretary Barbara Novak and club chairman Josef Taucher, similar faces as with the previous explorations five years ago, which resulted in successful cooperation with the Neos.

coalition partner in view

The possible coalition partners are clearly outlined: Neos, represented by Vice Mayor Bettina Emmerling, would like to continue the successful “progress coalition” with the SPÖ. Emmerling emphasizes the impressive record of 97 percent implemented projects in the education sector and sees great potential for a stable majority with the SPÖ. The Greens, led by top candidate Judith Pühringer, are also ready to take government responsibility again after four and a half years of opposition. They appreciate the common goals, such as affordable living and climate justice that you connect with the SPÖ, reports press.wien.gv.at .

The ÖVP is also one of the possible partners, although it had to accept losses in the election. Top candidate Karl Mahrer emphasizes that the ÖVP is available for a middle and social cohesion policy. This leaves space for various coalition scenarios, with the NEOS considered the most likely candidate to secure a stable majority, as was determined in a survey.

public opinion on coalitions

According to an online survey by Unique Research, 61 percent support the triple coalition on the opinion of the Austrians regarding a black-red-pink coalition, but only if real reforms are addressed. The coalition finds special support among the voters of the SPÖ (89 %) and NEOS (97 %), which consider reforms to be decisive. The voters of the FPÖ, on the other hand, reject this coalition to the vast majority of the political landscape. This trend analysis is supported by Today.at

Overall, Mayor Ludwig endeavors to complete the exploratory talks quickly and to agree on one of the possible partners. While he does not express a certain preference, he emphasizes the previous successful cooperation with the Neos, which underlines the urgency of a quick government formation.