Vienna election threatens to become ÖVP: Lossing in the new coalition year!

Vienna election threatens to become ÖVP: Lossing in the new coalition year!

Wien, Österreich - The upcoming Vienna election on April 27, 2024 is considered the first mood test for the new coalition of three. According to OE24 indicates an unpleasant result for the Chancellor's Party, the ÖVP. The Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) and the NEOS hope to benefit from a positive tailwind during the election.

more than every sixth voter in Austria lives in Austria, which gives this election both a high local and national importance. In addition, this is a combination of municipal council and state elections, including the elections of the district representatives. However, the effects on the federal political level are assessed as manageable.

survey values ​​and political expectations

Current surveys show that the SPÖ runs 39 percent, followed by the FPÖ with 22.7 percent. With only 10.4 percent, the ÖVP lands in a disappointing fourth place. NEOS come to 9 percent, while the Greens are 11.9 percent. These figures make it clear that the ÖVP under Chancellor Christian Stocker has to expect significant losses. Political analyst Thomas Hofer emphasizes that Stocker will try to stay calm, but the result could be uncomfortable.

• SPÖ: 39%
• FPÖ: 22.7%
• Greens: 11.9%
• ÖVP: 10.4%
• neos: 9%
• KPÖ: 4%
• other parties: 1.8%

The SPÖ can go to the choice as long as it stays over 40 percent where it takes considerations to master the upcoming challenges in the political climate. NEOS expect not only not only major losses, but even possible growth, which could be seen as confirmation of their policy approach due to their persistent values. For the FPÖ, which came from the last election with 7.11 percent, gains could also be possible, although they should not achieve the earlier potential of over 30 percent.

outlook and political challenges

After the Vienna election, there will be no major elections in the next two years, which gives the parties the opportunity to focus on structural reforms. However, in view of the current savings compulsion, there are concerns about possible tensions between the SPÖ and the ÖVP, especially if the SPÖ tries to disguise the debt. This could lead to a delicate state if the implementation of planned government project is subject to a budget reservation.

A generation change at the Greens' party leadership is also in preparation, since the expectations of moving back into the city government are steamed. These developments could have a decisive influence on the political dynamics in the city, especially since Vienna plays a key role before the next National Council election, which is expected to take place in 2029.

Overall, the data of politpro and politpro are in Vienna and on federal level. With the various surveys and the upcoming challenges, this election could not only be important for Viennese politics, but also for overall politics in Austria.