Austria at the Decision: National Council Election 2024 and the Political Parties at a Glance

PeopleOther ♦ Published: September 26, 2024; 15:35 ♦ (Vindobona)

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Austria will decide on the political direction of the coming years in the National Council elections. In addition to the five established parties ÖVP, SPÖ, FPÖ, Grüne and NEOS, smaller groups such as the KPÖ Plus, the Bierpartei, the Madeleine Petrovic list and the “KEINE” list are also running. The election campaign is characterized by discussions about social justice, migration, security and Austria's role in the European Union.

Austria will decide the future of the country in the 2024 National Council elections. / Picture: © Vindobona.org

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