Viennese coalition is about to end the end - majority in danger!

Viennese coalition is about to end the end - majority in danger!

Wien, Österreich - The coalition negotiations between the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) and the Neos in Vienna are about to graduate. An agreement that should take place in constructive atmosphere can expect an agreement in the coming days. In addition to the time pressure, concrete content or personnel stipulations are not yet publicly known, which increases uncertainty. Central topics of the negotiations are the future composition of the city council, in which the balance of power has changed radically through the recent elections.

like Kosmo , the SPÖ only goes into the negotiations with five seats after the election result of April 27, 2025, which corresponds to a loss of a mandate. The NEOs also keep a seat, while the Freedom Party (FPÖ) receives three mandates and the ÖVP gives a seat. The Greens stay with two seats. These changes lead to a new balance of power in the city senate, which is now 6: 6. In order to secure a majority, two options can be considered: an expansion of the committee to 13 seats, whereby the SPÖ would keep six seats, or a reduction to ten seats, whereby both FPÖ and the Greens lose a mandate.

dynamic negotiations

Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) describes the negotiations as dynamic and shows in his statements that both parties endeavor to establish viable cooperation. However, Vice Mayor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) avoids commenting on content or personnel questions, which further fuel the tension in public.

to remember: In the last elections on November 24, 2020, the SPÖ competed in a coalition with the NEOS. The negotiations at that time resulted in an extensive coalition paper, which was accepted with 95.15 % approval. This led to a new city council constellation under the leadership of Michael Ludwig and Christoph Return.

past and outlook

In the context of ongoing negotiations, it is important to mention that the last coalition negotiations for the 21st term that started on October 11, 2020 were completed after intensive discussions on November 15, 2020. The coalition at the time set up various key departments and brought some personnel changes. With the upcoming conclusion of the current negotiations, politics in Vienna faces a new challenge in a heavily polarized environment.

The time of the public presentation of the coalition package is still unclear, but many hope for a rapid clarification to keep the city senate capable of acting. The development will present both the SPÖ and the NEOS with important strategic decisions to shape the future of the city of Vienna. Further information can be found on Orf Vienna and in the comprehensive compilation on .