Wiener election 2025: Dreierkampf for second place - who will be a junior partner?

Wiener election 2025: Dreierkampf for second place - who will be a junior partner?

On April 7, 2025, Vienna is all about the upcoming election, in which the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) is expected to defend its first place. The current mayor Michael Ludwig will most likely remain in office. However, experts analyze an exciting competition between the NEOS, the ÖVP and the Greens for the position of the junior partner in the city government. Oppon table is that the NEOS have the best chances, while the Greens are in a less promising location, such as Oe24.at

Political scientist Peter Filzmaier states that the SPÖ has to strive for about 40 percent of the vote to secure a majority of mandate. A result of just under 40 percent could possibly be sufficient. The symbolic meaning of third place is noticeable because it could be crucial for future coalition formation. As ORF Vienna , the topic of Lobau-Tunnel could benefit the Greens in the election campaign, but this could act as a hurdle in the coalition negotiations.

competition for coalitions

While the FPÖ is forecasting forecast, it remains under the potential that it reached in 2015 with over 30 percent. Ludwig excludes a coalition with the FPÖ, which could make the mobilization of voters considerably more difficult for the SPÖ. This mobilization represents the greatest challenge for the SPÖ. However, the previous election date could be positive for the SPÖ, since the effects of budget consolidation will be felt more clearly.

The NEOS, despite difficulties due to a short -term change of the top candidate, have good chances of a coalition with the SPÖ. In contrast, the ÖVP is reluctant and would have to make changes in terms of personnel in order to be considered as a possible coalition partner. The negative experience from the red-green reign has an adverse effect on the position of the Greens, while the KPÖ, it could also move into the municipal council, which could also make the coalition opportunities more difficult. A positive news for the SPÖ is that the beer party does not compete, which reduces the competition. In addition, ex-FPÖ boss Heinz-Christian Strache and his list have little chance of success.

voting right for Austrians abroad

Another interesting facet of choice affects Austrian citizens with a main residence abroad. These can be entered in the (European) voters of their last community. Eligible to vote are Austrians abroad who reach the age of 16 on election day, are not excluded from the right to vote and are registered in the voters of an Austrian community, according to the information from wien.gv.at .

These voters, which are not in Austria on election day, rely on election cards that can be requested for any choice. Alternatively, you have the option of submitting an application for automatic delivery of election cards. Communication with the Viennese voters is straightforward. An email with the required documents is sufficient to receive the election card. This ensures that the voices of the Austrians living abroad can also flow into the election process.