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2w ago

Vienna’s Social Democrats Retain Mayoralty as Far-Right Gains Ground

Michael Ludwig secures another term as SPÖ leader in Vienna, while the FPÖ triples its vote share but remains excluded from coalition talks.

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Overview

  • The Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) maintained control of Vienna’s mayoralty with Michael Ludwig winning 39.5% of the vote, down from 42% in 2020.
  • The far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) surged to 20.4%, tripling its 2020 result but falling short of its 2015 peak.
  • Ludwig ruled out forming a coalition with the FPÖ, continuing a long-standing policy of excluding the party from municipal governance.
  • The Green Party, which secured 14.5% of the vote, is a potential partner in coalition talks alongside the liberal Neos party.
  • This election underscores both the resilience of Vienna’s left-leaning political tradition and the growing influence of far-right movements in Austria.