The party announced this in a press conference on Wednesday. The list will be elected at a state assembly next February. Pühringer is currently leading the party together with Peter Kraus, who is applying for second place on the list.
The Pühringer-Kraus duo has been in office since May 202. Predecessor Birgit Hebein was removed from the party after the 2020 Vienna election. After the election, the SPÖ decided to work with the NEOS – after the red-green coalition had ruled Vienna for two legislative periods.
The 2020 election result was certainly positive for the Greens. They were able to achieve their best result to date with 14.8 percent. The most recent National Council election in Vienna was much more sobering. The Eco Party lost 8.4 percentage points. It came in fourth place with 12.3 percent, just ahead of the NEOS.
What political shift is happening in Austria?
Let’s bring in our political correspondent, Dr. Emily Taylor, to discuss the intriguing political developments in Austria. Dr. Taylor, thanks for joining us.
**Dr. Taylor:** It’s my pleasure.
**Interviewer:** Austria is seeing something quite unusual, a potential three-party coalition. Can you explain the situation?
**Dr. Taylor:** Yes, this is a historic moment. For the first time since the end of World War II, Austria is looking at the possibility of a three-party government. The ÖVP, the SPÖ, and NEOS are currently in talks. As you mentioned, this is based on the recent election results, [[1](https://www.thelocal.at/20241118/historic-three-party-coalition-talks-begin-in-austria)].
**Interviewer:** What are the implications of this potential coalition?
**Dr. Taylor:** It’s certainly a significant shift. Traditionally, Austrian politics has been dominated by two main parties. This three-way coalition could lead to more diverse perspectives and potentially new policy directions. However, it also presents challenges in terms of compromise and finding common ground.
**Interviewer:** It’s certainly something to watch closely as it unfolds. Dr. Taylor, thanks for providing your insights.
**Dr. Taylor:** Thank you for having me.
