Scandal around Schellhorn: State Secretary falls at a historic low!

Scandal around Schellhorn: State Secretary falls at a historic low!

Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), according to the current politician ranking of "Today" and Unique Research, took the lead with a positive value of 30% and a negative value of 27%. This brings him a positive balance of +3%, which is a success for him. The survey took place between May 5 and 8, 2025 and comprises 500 respondents with a maximum fluctuation width of ± 4.4 percentage points, such as

The Foreign Minister, Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS), has to accept a setback and falls in second place from first place. With 25% positive mentions and 38% negative, it has a negative balance of -13%. Herbert Kickl, the head of the FPÖ, remains in third place, but has a negative value of 44%, which leads to a balance of -19%. SPÖ vice -chancellor Andreas Babler also records a negative result with 20% positive and 41% negative mentions, which ensures a balance of -21%.

State Secretary Josef Schellhorn (NEOS) is the great loser of this survey and plunges to last place with a historical balance of -37%. Its positive value is only 6%, while 43% of those surveyed express negative opinions about him. The reason for this dramatic decline are the company car debates, missed media appearances and criticism of his appearances abroad. In an analysis of Research group it is pointed out that its popularity has suffered greatly since the government took over, while the values of the other politicians have remained largely stable.

Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) is one of the few who can also leave a positive impression with a balance of +1%. This survey shows the difficulties with which politicians are confronted in the current political landscape, especially at a time when the new government has only been in office for a little more than two months

important political signals

The popularity of Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes that despite a negative balance of -10%, she remains the most estimated politician, even if her attitude in the Ukraine war has caused criticism among FPÖ voters. The survey also shows that there have been hardly any significant changes in the popularity values of politicians, apart from the decline of Sepp Schellhorn.

These current surveys and rankings reflect the political mood in Austria and provide information about how the opinions of voters develop in the constantly changing political landscape. The next survey within the framework of the political barometer is planned for July 25, 2025, which should throw further light on the situation.