Issue Check: Direct Comparison of Party Positions

Political Compass
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Stance on the EU
Anti-EU
Pro-EU

Economy & State

Wealth Redistribution
Pro-Redistribution
Market-Driven
Fiscal Policy
Public Investment
Austerity & Tax Cuts
Trade Policy
Free Trade
Protectionism

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order
Gender Equality Measures
Pro-Promotion
Against Promotion
LGBTQ+ Equality
Pro-Equality
Traditional Values
Same-Sex Marriage
Pro-Marriage
Against
Religion in Politics
Secularism
Religious Influence
Urban vs. Rural Priority
Focus on Urban Areas
Focus on Rural Areas

Environment & Climate

Environment vs. Economy: What's More Important?
Environmental Protection Over Economic Growth
Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection
Climate Action vs. Economic Growth
Climate Protection First
Economic Growth First

Migration & Integration

Immigration Policy
Open
Restrictive
Integration & Culture
Multiculturalism
Assimilation
Rights for Ethnic Minorities
Expand Rights
Equal Treatment Only
National Sovereignty
Cosmopolitan
Nationalist

Democracy & Institutions

Executive Power Distribution
Decentralized
Strong Executive
Judicial Independence
Independent
Executive Oversight
State Organization
Federalism
Centralism

The Political Landscape in Austria: An Overview of All Parties

Key Parties

FPÖ

Freedom Party of Austria
Right-wing Populist
Eurosceptic
The FPÖ is a right-wing populist and German-nationalist party in Austria. It sees itself as a social homeland party, centering its policies on restrictive migration and the protection of national sovereignty. Due to its positions, the party is regularly scrutinized for its proximity to right-wing extremism and its stance on liberal democracy.

GRÜNE

The Greens — The Green Alternative
Green
Centre-Left
Pro-European
THE GREENS are an ecologically progressive party in Austria. Their core brand is the inseparable connection between environmental protection, fundamental social rights, and a liberal social policy. They see themselves as a guardian of the rule of law and champions of climate neutrality.

KPÖ

Communist Party of Austria
Left-wing
Eurosceptic
The KPÖ is a Marxist-oriented communist party in Austria. It sees itself as a social alternative to the established party system, combining a radical critique of capitalism with a strongly locally rooted, pragmatic social engagement for low-income communities.

NEOS

NEOS — The New Austria
Liberal
Pro-European
NEOS is a liberal party in Austria, positioning itself as a centrist force bridging tradition and progress. It combines economically liberal approaches with social openness and a passionate pro-European stance, while defining transparency and citizen participation as core tenets of its political identity.

SPÖ

Social Democratic Party of Austria
Social Democratic
Pro-European
The SPÖ is a classic social democratic people's party that has significantly shaped Austria's political system since 1945. It defines itself through the core values of freedom, equality, justice, and solidarity, advocating for a robust welfare state and a balance between labor and capital.

ÖVP

Austrian People's Party
Christian Democratic
The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is a Christian-democratic and conservative party with a center-right orientation. It sees itself as a formative force of the civic middle class and is often referred to as a classic 'state party' due to its historical roots and extensive networks.

Other Parties

Historical Parties

Data Sources and Methodology

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CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."