SPÖ wins Vienna choice: Who are the potential coalition partners?

SPÖ wins Vienna choice: Who are the potential coalition partners?

Wien, Österreich - On April 27, 2025, the SPÖ won the Vienna election with a result of 39.5 percent, despite a loss of two points compared to the last choice. The incumbent mayor Michael Ludwig remains in office and plans to discuss exploratory talks with potential coalition partners, including the NEOS, the Greens and the ÖVP. The freedom (FPÖ) increased to 20.4 percent and were therefore able to win 13.3 points. The Greens held their result of 2020 with 14.5 percent, while the NEOS could achieve the best result of their history in Vienna with 9.9 percent, which corresponds to an increase of two points. However, the ÖVP fell to 9.7 percent and lost almost eleven points. The KPÖ received 4.0 percent, while the Team HC Strache missed the move into the state parliament with 1.1 percent.

Ludwig has already announced that the exploratory talks will begin next week and emphasize that the formation of the new city government will be sought before the summer. It is important to mention that Ludwig excluded coalition negotiations with the FPÖ as long as convicted politicians work there.

potential coalition partners and their concerns

Judith Pühringer from the Greens has expressed their interest in a coalition with the SPÖ because it sees overlap on central topics such as living and education. Bettina Emmerling from the Neos was pleased with the best result of her party in Vienna. Karl Mahrer, who heads the ÖVP, remains the contact person for Ludwig and also plans to analyze the losses of his party.

The focus is on participation in the city for the potential coalition partners. Together they want to make Vienna more affordable, greener and more family -friendly. This includes, among other things, suggestions for promoting German knowledge of immigrant children, measures to boost the economy and securing the health system. The ÖVP has specific demands such as the construction of a tunnel under the Lobau, while the Greens are demanding taxation of the empty space.

challenges and tensions in politics

The ÖVP, which traditionally has little influence in Vienna, is now fighting for votes and is under pressure for allegations of corruption, but against which Mahrers defend themselves. Surveys state that the ÖVP is faced with a possible election defeat, which could result in a change of leadership. In a possible coalition with the SPÖ, the ÖVP would focus on topics such as traffic, security and economy.

The NEOs, which have been ruling with the SPÖ for five years, criticize the lack of transparency and influence, while the Greens hope for more influence in the new coalition. Despite the content of the content, there were tensions from previous coalitions between the Greens and the SPÖ. The Greens could reduce further parking spaces in a new government and drive climate protection measures.

Overall, the exploratory talks are promising and could have a lasting impact on the face of the Vienna city government, with the aim of further developing Vienna as a livable and advanced location. SPÖ chairman Michael Ludwig has the task of successfully making these negotiations and forming a stable coalition.