ÖH election 2025: Record participation of over 80,000 students!
ÖH election 2025: Record participation of over 80,000 students!
Österreich - On May 15, 2025, the ÖH elections took place in Austria, in which a total of 81,582 students took part. This represents an increase of over 10,000 votes compared to the election in 2023 and leads to a turnout of 22.09%. These figures are part of a continuous trend that increases interest and participation in the elections of the Austrian University (ÖH). The voter results of the individual universities and the federal representation are published on the website election results 2025.oeh.ac.at . The ÖH chairmanship thanks all participating students and those involved who contributed to the successful organization of the elections.
A total of around 400,000 students are entitled to vote, which underlines the importance of this choice for the student issues. Eleven lists and factions competed on the elections, which represent a variety of claims. These affect topics such as affordable living, cheap mensa offers, climate rights universities, more self-determination in the course of their studies as well as better reconciliation of studies and part-time jobs. These topics are of great importance for many students and reflect the current challenges with which they are confronted.
voter participation and important topics
Traditionally, a low turnout is registered in ÖH elections, but it has shown in recent years that interest in student issues seems to be increasing. The discourse on the almost abolished compulsory membership in the ÖH also mobilized and sensitized the students, which could further increase the turnout this year. This suggests that the students are increasingly interested in the design skills of their representation.
in a podcast of the "press" Julia Neuhauser and Christine Mayrhofer discussed the ÖH elections and the challenges with which students are confronted. The podcast entitled "What is important" is released daily from Monday to Friday at 6 p.m. and deals with relevant topics from domestic politics.
The results of the ÖH elections could not only be interpreted as an indicator of the current interest of the students, but also as an impetus for future changes and improvements in the university system. While the turnout is still below average, the increasing number of voters shows that the students are ready to use their votes for their interests. The coming time will show how the new mandatars will implement the formulated concerns and demands.
The comprehensive participation in this election could be a decisive step in the further development of the university system in Austria, as well as The press . The student engagement is more in demand than ever, and the election results are eagerly awaited.
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