Dominik Wlazny

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

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.

September 26, 2024

Austrian Presidential Election: Van der Bellen Gets Re-Elected

Austria has voted! Last weekend, Austrians turned out at their respective polling stations to elect a new Federal President or to give the incumbent another term in office. Read about the outcome of the election here in this article!

October 10, 2022

Weekly Briefing: Presidential Elections in Austria

The Find out more about this week's developments. In Austria, the presidential elections will be held on Sunday. There are new diplomatic and economic developments in Vienna. And there is new art in town! Read about the latest developments in diplomacy in Vienna and Austria.

October 6, 2022

What is the Role of the Office of the Federal President in the Austrian Political System?

This Sunday, eligible voters in Austria will elect the head of state of their country, the Federal President. But how exactly is the political role of the Federal President expressed in the Austrian political system? What is the story behind the office? Where exactly can the Republic of Austria be placed on the axis between Parliamentarism and Presidentialism? Read on to find out the answers!

October 6, 2022

Everything you Need to Know About the Austrian Federal Presidential Election

This Sunday, Austria will hold its federal presidential elections. The current incumbent, Alexander Van der Bellen, has to face his rivals after his six-year term. Read on to find out who the six opposing candidates are!

October 6, 2022
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