Ludwig Leaves Coalition Question Open, Nepp Wants End of Exclusion
Mayor Ludwig interpreted the SPÖ's performance in the Vienna election as a "strong vote of confidence from the people of Vienna" in an initial reaction. He did not say with whom he wants to form a coalition during the top candidates' round on ORF. He plans to explore options with the previous partner NEOS, the Greens, and the ÖVP to see where the best opportunities for substantive cooperation lie. The goal is to have formed a city government before the summer.
Vienna Mayor remains firm: No talks with FPÖ
FPÖ top candidate Dominik Nepp unsuccessfully urged Ludwig to end the exclusion of the Freedom Party. He sees the resurgence of the Freedom Party as an expression of the desire for change. However, the mayor remains firm in not conducting coalition negotiations with the FPÖ as long as there are politicians active there who have been convicted of re-engagement.
Greens and NEOS hope for coalition pact with SPÖ
Judith Pühringer, the top candidate, expressed gratitude for the Greens' result, seeing it as an unprecedented comeback. She would like to form a coalition with the SPÖ and sees overlaps, for example, in housing and education.
Vienna's Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) was pleased with the best result the Liberals have ever achieved in Vienna. "Of course," it remains NEOS's aim to continue the good work with the SPÖ.
Mahrer not surprised by losses in Vienna election
For ÖVP top candidate Karl Mahrer, the losses were expected. He stated he has a very clear plan for the upcoming days regarding the exploratory talks. He did not directly answer whether he was considering personal consequences.
(APA/Red)
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