Vienna election 2024: SPÖ wins, ÖVP cheers to catch up

Vienna election 2024: SPÖ wins, ÖVP cheers to catch up

The National Council election 2024 has ensured an exciting result in Vienna that redefines the political balance of power in the capital. While the final figures from all over Austria are still waiting, the city of Vienna published its final result on Thursday evening. The SPÖ secured first place with 29.88 percent of the vote, followed by the FPÖ with 20.66 percent and the ÖVP, which came to 17.42 percent

The Greens were somewhat reset with 12.34 percent and the NEOS with 11.35 percent in voting favor. KPÖ was most successful among the small parties, achieved 3.83 percent, followed by the beer party with 2.12 percent and List Gaza with 1.12 percent. The small parties overall show an interesting dynamic in the choice.

reactions of the parties

When asked how satisfied the parties are with their results, the SPÖ and the NEOS stated that they were satisfied with the results. The SPÖ emphasizes that it was able to reach over 30 percent share of votes in eleven districts. In one of the strongest districts, the 15th district, the party came to a considerable 34.79 percent. A spokeswoman for the SPÖ emphasizes that this election is a clear sign of social cohesion in Vienna. "There is no place for right -wing agitation here," she said.

The ÖVP is optimistic despite a setback after it was the second strongest force in 2019. The party has claimed the first places in the inner city and in Hietzing, two of its strongholds. A spokesman said: "The catch -up in Vienna was successful" when over 50,000 people were convinced to vote again for the People's Party.

The Greens, on the other hand, are slightly disappointed with their results, since they had to accept losses in traditional green districts, as in the 7th district. A spokesman expressed hope of a stronger vote for climate protection and nature conservation, but also said that tactical voting might have played a role.

small parties with special success

The success of the KPÖ, which compared their votes compared to the last election, is rated positively. The spokeswoman for the KPÖ sees the result as a strong basis for future social policy initiatives and is planning expansion projects for socially disadvantaged groups. The Gaza list, which positions itself as a political voice against the genocide, was also able to achieve a remarkable result, even though it was re -founded.

The beer party is also satisfied, but sees potential for improvement in the future. The topics that address these small parties offer you a platform to compete with larger parties. Every step in the coming months could continue to consolidate their position in the political spectrum of Austria.

Overall, the election in Vienna shows that the political parties are in constant change and that voters are looking for different perspectives and solutions. The coming months will show how the parties build on these results and which strategies they will implement in the upcoming elections. Details on the results and the party analyzes are also on www.meinbezirk.at to be found.