Greens in Vienna: Disappointment and setbacks in the National Council election

Greens in Vienna: Disappointment and setbacks in the National Council election

In the National Council election on Sunday, a clear trend has emerged that hits the Greens hard in Vienna. While the choice brought pleasant results for some parties, the Greens saw a drastic decrease in their votes in the districts of Mariahilf and new building. Residents commented on the causes of this development and were concerned about the future of the party.

in Mariahilf, the Greens lost impressive 15 percent and landed at only 22 percent. In the new building, they even did not even 20 percent of the votes. Many voters are disappointed and blame the party for their misunderstood Performance during the last legislative period. "I think the result is great, but the Greens have failed because they often said 'yes and amen' about the ÖVP's suggestions," says Nikolai S., A voter from Mariahilf.

disappointment among the voters

The increased lack of interest in the Greens can be clearly felt among the respondents. "I know many among the Greens who are disputed. These internal conflicts damage the whole party," explains Andrea K. This is also reflected in feedback, which receives party leadership, especially Werner Kogler. Many voters feel that the Greens are no longer taken seriously.

Alfred K. von Währing also speaks of the alternating voters who have lost the Greens. "The Greens served their core clientele well, but failed with the wider voting group." This means that many hand over their ballot papers for other parties, such as the ÖVP. The dissatisfaction in the voters can also be seen in the feedback on the politics of the Greens, especially with regard to the implementation of their promised projects.

In particular, the Minister of Justice Alma Zadić has received positive reviews by picking up most of the preferred votes from the state list candidates and thus prevailing against prominent colleagues such as Kogler and Gautler. Nevertheless, the general mood remains tense among the voters. "The Greens did not have a favor with their government work. This led me to a change," notes Melanie G.

This is the sobering reality for the Greens. The feedback from the voters shows that the way back to a stable voter base will not be easy. The coming months are likely to be crucial for the Greens to improve strategic mistakes and to regain the trust of their electorate. The causes of voter losses are not only the political orientation, but also in the internal party work and the perception of their services. It remains to be seen whether the party can change the course to avoid future losses.