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 red-green Vienna 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 are the potential ramifications of the SPÖ Wien’s decision to choose their candidate list at a state assembly in February?
## SPÖ Vienna to Choose New Candidates:
**Interviewer:** We’re discussing today’s news about the SPÖ Vienna announcing their upcoming candidate list selection. Joining me is [Guest Name], a political analyst specializing in Vienna politics. Thanks for being with us, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** My pleasure.
**Interviewer:** So, tell us about this announcement. What exactly did the SPÖ reveal today?
**Guest:** The SPÖ Wien announced that their candidate list for the next election will be chosen at a state assembly in February. They also revealed that current party leader, Pühringer, will be seeking re-election and that his current counterpart, Peter Kraus, will be vying for the second spot on the list. [[1](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bit_finder.spoe09&hl=en_US)]
**Interviewer:** Interesting. It seems like continuity is a key element here. What can you tell us about the Pühringer-Kraus leadership?
**Guest:** Pühringer and Kraus took over in May 202 following the removal of Birgit Hebein after the 2020 Vienna election. Their leadership saw a shift in coalition partners, moving from the Greens to the NEOS.
**Interviewer:** And what impact has this change in partners had on the SPÖ’s performance?
**Guest:** It’s a mixed bag, really. The 2020 election proved positive for the Greens, who achieved their best result yet with 14.8 percent. However, the most recent National Council election in Vienna was a setback for them, losing 8.4 percentage points.
**Interviewer:** So, it remains to be seen what effect the SPÖ’s upcoming candidate selection will have on their future. We look forward to following the developments closely. Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** My pleasure.