Latest Polling Data and election polls for ÖVP

The ÖVP was founded on April 17, 1945, when Austria was rebuilding its political order after World War II. The party saw itself as the successor of the Christian-social movement of the First Republic. Originally, it was strongly influenced by the Catholic Church, which was reflected in its political orientation. Its initial base consisted of rural, conservative, and economically-minded groups. Historically, the ÖVP has been represented in numerous coalitions, particularly often with the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), leading to a long phase of the so-called 'Grand Coalition'.

The ÖVP is based on three main currents: the Christian-social, the conservative, and the liberal line. It promotes a conservative understanding of values, combined with economic freedom and social responsibility. Family policy, a strong economy, and security are central themes of the party. Notably, it emphasizes its commitment to strengthening the market economy, coupled with support for rural regions and farmers. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of education and digitalization as key issues for the future.

Since 2017, the ÖVP has been transformed under the leadership of Sebastian Kurz into a modern and dynamic party, presenting itself as the 'New People's Party'. With a focus on issues such as migration, security, and economic reforms, it has particularly appealed to younger and urban voters. The party currently provides the Federal Chancellor and is represented in several state governments. Its communication relies heavily on media staging and clear messages, making it successful in the political landscape of Austria.

The ÖVP regularly faces criticism, particularly due to its stance on migration policy and its close ties to the economy. Some of its decisions, such as in the field of anti-corruption, have been viewed as insufficiently transparent. Additionally, there are internal tensions between the conservative and more modern wings of the party. Nevertheless, the ÖVP remains a central political force that knows how to adapt to new challenges and expand its voter base.

The overview shows all current government participations of ÖVP. The first column shows the parliament in which ÖVP is governing. The colored bars show all parties involved in the government. A single bar indicates a government without a coalition partner. Two bars stand for government coalitions of 2 parties. Coalitions of 3 parties are shown with three bars.

In the current election trend ÖVP reaches 19.7% of the vote today. Compared to the last election, this is a difference of -6.6 percentage points.

In the election trend of the federal states, ÖVP currently achieves the best values in Vorarlberg with 38.4%, Lower Austria with 35% and Tyrol with 33%.

The ÖVP represents conservative core values and advocates for the principles of the rule of law, market economy, and social responsibility. They emphasize the importance of stability and tradition in politics.

ÖVP is a center-right party.

ÖVP sympathizes with the faction EPP (European People’s Party) in the EU Parliament.

ÖVP is the abbreviation for Österreichische Volkspartei.