SPÖ Vienna Decides on Coalition Partner After Vienna Election
After the election, the Social Democrats held exploratory talks with NEOS, the Greens, and the ÖVP last week. The Pink party likely has the best chances.
The cooperation between SPÖ and NEOS in the past legislative period proceeded without major friction. NEOS have also repeatedly expressed their willingness to continue the red-pink coalition both during the election campaign and after the election.
SPÖ Clear Winner of the Vienna Election
In the municipal council election a week ago, the SPÖ emerged as the clear winner, albeit with slight losses. The Social Democrats achieved 39.4 percent of the votes and 43 mandates. The Freedom Party came in second with 20.4 percent. However, Mayor Michael Ludwig has repeatedly ruled out cooperation with the FPÖ, which will have 22 seats in the future.
With NEOS and ÖVP, each having won ten mandates in the election a week ago, the SPÖ would reach 53 of the 100 seats in the municipal council. SPÖ and the Greens together have 58 mandates.
Ludwig Announces Decision After Executive Meeting
Ludwig will announce the decision on whom the SPÖ will enter into concrete negotiations with after the state party executive meeting. A press conference is scheduled for 12:30 PM in the SPÖ club rooms at the Vienna City Hall.
(APA/Red)
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