Mayor Ludwig "in all humility" satisfied with election result for Vienna SPÖ

The Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) expressed his satisfaction with the result of the Vienna municipal council election on Sunday, despite slight losses, "with all humility."

Ludwig faces a difficult choice for coalition partner after Vienna election

The result is a "strong vote of confidence from the Viennese population," Ludwig said on ORF after the first projections were released. He did not commit to continuing the coalition with the NEOS and kept all options open.

"My goal is to form a strong city government before the summer," said Ludwig. In the exploratory talks, "it will become clear where the strongest agreements of a substantive nature exist." The Vienna SPÖ leader once again ruled out a coalition with the FPÖ.

NEOS see "great result" and SPÖ now in the lead

Vienna's Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) sees a "great result" in the 9.6 percent that the first projection of the Vienna election shows for her party. They had hoped for a gain, "I didn't expect it to be this big." "Of course," it remains the NEOS' aim to continue the coalition work with the SPÖ. Contrary to initial forecasts, this now seems to be feasible in terms of majority - SPÖ and NEOS stand at 53 mandates.

The ball is now in the SPÖ's court for a renewal with the Pink party. "It is quite clear, now there will be exploratory talks," which she "looks forward to with joy." It is somewhat obvious in the situation that the SPÖ might not only enter such talks with the NEOS.

(APA/Red)

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