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Vienna Greens: Change at the top before crucial elections in 2025
The Vienna Greens are facing a decisive turning point: could the dual leadership fall in the 2025 state elections? Read more about current developments and possible consequences for the party.
Vienna Greens: Change at the top before crucial elections in 2025
The Vienna Greens are at a possible turning point in their political strategy. Less than three years ago they nominated two party leaders, Judith Pühringer and Peter Kraus. But with a view to the upcoming state elections in 2025, this dual leadership could now be a thing of the past. A press conference is scheduled to inform today about how the Greens want to prepare the party for the autumn elections.
Pühringer and Kraus, who have previously led the Greens together, discuss plans for the party's future direction. Despite their efforts to bring stability to the former ruling party, the duo suffered a bitter defeat in the National Council election a month ago. The Greens lost 8.4 percentage points in voters' favor and ended up in fourth place with 12.3 percent - a setback that could perhaps explain the party's change of course. The decline was particularly dramatic in the green Neubau core district, where support fell by 15.2 percentage points.
Challenge before the Vienna election
Against this background, the upcoming sprint to the Vienna election could prompt the Greens to rely on tried-and-tested structures. Especially now, after the deep setbacks, a clear leadership structure would be important to create new motivation and regain trust. In fact, three years ago the statutes were changed in such a way that a dual leadership solution became possible. This move could now come under scrutiny as Pühringer and Kraus reveal the secret of who will lead the party into the crucial phase of the state election.
Today's press conference will provide crucial information about the party leadership's new plans. The Greens are aware that they have to develop a clear strategy from the role of opposition in order not to lose further support. The upcoming announcements could prove game-changing for Vienna's future political landscape.
For more information on this topic, see the report on wien.orf.at.