SPO cheering: Positive number of votes in the early Vienna election!

SPO cheering: Positive number of votes in the early Vienna election!

Wien, Österreich - The effects of the preliminary laying of the Vienna election on spring seem to be extremely positive for the SPÖ. As oe24 fell away, the possibility of a FPÖ government in the bundle. This has significantly improved the mood within the Vienna SPÖ.

Political scientist Thomas Hofer and Peter Filzmaier emphasize that the SPÖ managed to avoid relevant political issues in the election campaign. Mayor Michael Ludwig categorically excludes a coalition with the FPÖ. Hofer praises the factual style of the SPÖ as advantageous in the election campaign, while Filzmaier does not recognize any loss of power for the SPÖ.

FPÖ and ÖVP: Change of voter structure

The FPÖ, which was able to increase its share of the vote triple, still has more potential according to the current analyzes that has not yet been exhausted. Keynesian strategies of the Volks Party (ÖVP) have not shown themselves to be economic strength in Vienna, instead the ÖVP has focused on safety. This has led to a noticeable drift between urban and rural voters.

Hofer and Filzmaier also notice that the FPÖ won voters from the ÖVP, but could not regain the lost votes from 2020. In the current situation, the NEOs have overtaken the ÖVP, which should trigger alarm bells at this party. The NEOS offer a model that is particularly valued by younger bourgeois voters.

Stability of the Greens and voting behavior in the focus

The Greens have kept a high level of starting level according to the reports and are stable in the double -digit range. A look at the general election behavior shows that the influence of religiosity and social belonging decreases. Young voters are increasingly moving to the FPÖ and the Greens, while older generations rather support the SPÖ and the ÖVP.

In order to better understand developments in election behavior, the Autnes research network was founded at the University of Vienna, which is the first comprehensive academic election study in Austria. As MedienPortal.univie has already been questioned and examined over 10,000 Austrians and media reports as well The interactions of voters and parties. This shows a remarkable progress in election research within the country.

The developments of the last elections and the upcoming election campaigns illustrate the complex interaction between voters, parties and the media, while expectations of the upcoming elections are increasing.