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 challenges did the Viennese Green Party face following the 2020 election?
## Interview: Austrian Greens Look Towards Vienna 2024
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re joined by political analyst Dr. Maria Schmidt to discuss the recent announcements from the Vienna Green Party. Dr. Schmidt, the greens seem to be gearing up for the 2024 Vienna elections. What can you tell us?
**Dr. Schmidt:** That’s right. The Green Party announced that mayoral candidate Peter Pühringer will be leading their list for the upcoming Vienna elections. This follows a somewhat rocky period for the party, particularly after their drop in support during the last National Council election.
**Interviewer:** So Pühringer is running again after initially taking over leadership in 2020 following Birgit Hebein’s departure?
**Dr. Schmidt:** Exactly. The Pühringer-Kraus duo has been at the helm since then, guiding the party through some challenging times.
**Interviewer:** And what are the Greens’ prospects for the 2024 elections?
**Dr. Schmidt:** It’s difficult to say definitively. The 2020 Vienna election saw the Greens achieve their best result to date with 14.8%. However, the recent National Council elections were a setback, with the Greens losing 8.4 percentage points and coming in fourth. Much will depend on their ability to reconnect with voters and articulate a compelling vision for Vienna’s future.
**Interviewer:** Dr. Schmidt, thank you for your insights. We’ll be watching the Vienna elections closely.