SPÖ conquers Vienna: FPÖ jubilant, ÖVP crashes dramatically!

SPÖ conquers Vienna: FPÖ jubilant, ÖVP crashes dramatically!

Vienna, Österreich - On April 27, 2025, the Vienna municipal council and district representative elections took place, which were made public on April 28 with the first results. The SPÖ was able to achieve first place at the election outcome and thus claim a stable position, although Compared to the last election 2020, they recorded a decline of only 2.1 percentage points. The FPÖ, on the other hand, celebrated a remarkable increase to 20.8 percent and thus improved a lot compared to the previous year when it only received 7.1 percent.

The Greens were able to keep their vote with 14.2 percent and lost only 0.6 points. In contrast, Neos and ÖVP cut very narrowly, with Neos 9.8 percent and ÖVP 9.7 percent reaching; Fourth place is expected to be decided on Monday with the postal votes. The ÖVP had to accept a massive break -in of 10.7 percentage points, which resulted from 20.4 percent to said 9.7 percent.

coalition options and mandate distribution

The SPÖ receives a total of 43 mandates and has several options for possible coalitions: with Neos, the ÖVP or the Greens. FPÖ, which was able to achieve 22 seats, remains excluded as a coalition partner for the SPÖ due to its political orientation. The KPÖ and Team Strache also failed with 4.0 percent and 1.1 percent at the five percent hurdle.

In order to ensure the best possible participation on the election day, the people entitled to vote received the "official election information" by post just two weeks before the election. This contained details about the responsible Vollection , which was open on election day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voters were also able to search for their polling stations online and apply for election cards to be able to choose flexibly.

expiry of voting

For voting in the polling station, it was necessary to submit an official photo ID, such as passport or identity card. Election cards also had to be brought with you to choose in your own or another electoral card electoral box. Blind or visually impaired voters were allowed to take their rehabilitation or blind guide to the election cell, which documents the accessibility of the election.

The turnout and the results of this choice are assessed by many observers as crucial for the future political landscape of Vienna. The outcome of the elections will be further specified next week by the final counts of the postal votes.