Vienna election 2024: SPÖ wins, ÖVP celebrates catching up

Vienna election 2024: SPÖ wins, ÖVP celebrates catching up

The 2024 National Council election in Vienna produced an exciting result that redefined 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 was able to secure first place with 29.88 percent of the votes, followed by the FPÖ with 20.66 percent and the ÖVP, which got 17.42 percent.

The Greens were slightly lower in favor of voters with 12.34 percent and the Neos with 11.35 percent. KPÖ was the most successful among the small parties, achieving 3.83 percent, followed by the Beer Party with 2.12 percent and List Gaza with 1.12 percent. The small parties as a whole are showing an interesting dynamic in the election.

reactions of the parties

When asked how satisfied the parties were with their results, the SPÖ and the Neos said they were satisfied with the results. The SPÖ emphasizes that it was able to achieve over 30 percent of the vote in eleven districts. In one of the strongest districts, the 15th district, the party achieved an impressive 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 being the second strongest force in 2019. The party has maintained top positions in the inner city and in Hietzing, two of its strongholds. A spokesman explained: “The race to catch up in Vienna was successful” when over 50,000 people were convinced to vote for the People's Party again.

The Greens, on the other hand, are slightly disappointed with their results, as they suffered a loss of votes in traditionally green districts, such as the 7th district. A spokesman expressed hope for a stronger vote for climate protection and nature conservation, but also said that tactical voting could have played a role.

Small parties with particular success

The success of the KPÖ, which was able to more than double its number of votes compared to the last election, is viewed positively. The KPÖ spokeswoman 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, also achieved significant results despite being newly founded.

The Beer Party is also satisfied, but sees potential for improvement in the future. The issues that these small parties address provide them with a platform to compete with larger parties. Every step in the coming months could further consolidate their position in Austria's political spectrum.

Overall, the 2024 election in Vienna shows that the political parties are in constant change and voters are looking for different perspectives and solutions. The coming months will show how the parties build on these results and what strategies they will implement in the upcoming elections. Details about the results and party analyzes are also available www.meinkreis.at to find.