GRÜNE at a Glance

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Die Grünen — Die grüne Alternative

The Greens — The Green Alternative

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

Values and Worldview

THE GREENS' worldview is rooted in the recognition of planetary boundaries. The protection of natural resources is considered a prerequisite for freedom and prosperity. Their understanding of humanity is emancipatory and inclusive: they strive for a society where origin, gender, or orientation pose no barriers. From their perspective, state action must be consistently guided by ecological principles, while they view direct democracy and the protection of minorities as central pillars of a resilient republic.

Policy Priorities

The political agenda of THE GREENS focuses on the eco-social transformation of the economy. Key demands include a massive expansion of renewable energies, a fundamental shift in mobility away from private car use, and the taxation of CO2 emissions coupled with social relief measures. Their target audience comprises urban, educated demographics and younger generations. Beyond climate protection, they distinguish themselves through a liberal migration policy, the fight against corruption, and the promotion of equality and transparency in public administration.

Role in the Political System

Within the Austrian political system, THE GREENS often function as a corrective force. They occupy the niche of value-conservative ecology combined with a left-liberal understanding of society. Strategically, they position themselves as a counterweight to right-wing populist movements, emphasizing the inviolability of rule-of-law institutions. While they previously acted primarily as a protest movement, they have evolved into a governing force that, in coalitions, assumes the role of the ecological conscience, moderating the tension between idealistic aspirations and realpolitik.

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Key Policy Areas & Ideological Alignment

This chart illustrates the key issues for the party. Points further from the center indicate higher significance.

Core Positions & Policy Platforms

Stance 2024
Stance 2019

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

Voter Demographics: Who Supports GRÜNE?

Voter Profile
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Self-assessment of a random sample of GRÜNE voters within the PolitPro community.
Scientific Analysis
Community Voters

Economy & State

Society & Values

Civil Liberties vs. Security
Civil Liberties
Law & Order

Environment & Climate

Migration & Integration

Democracy & Institutions

How to Interpret the Data

We surveyed voters across all parties within the PolitPro community about their stances on key political issues. The bars illustrate the range of opinions among GRÜNE supporters. A shorter bar indicates a more homogeneous opinion among supporters. Where available, the party's official position is displayed as a circle.

Data Sources & Methodology

These values are derived from data provided by GRÜNE supporters on the PolitPro platform. While this data is not a traditional representative random sample, the high number of participants provides deep insights into the priorities and values of the active voter base.

Historical Election Results

GRÜNE: Election Result Trends in Austria

Latest Regional Election Results

Current Government Roles of GRÜNE

Current Roles in Regional and National Governments

History of Government Participation since 1945

Power Dynamics: Historical Government Roles
Leading Government
In Government
3

Total Cabinet Participations

Total Duration: 5 years • 7 months • 6 days

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Cabinets Led

Total Duration: -

3

Coalition Participations

Total Duration: 5 years • 7 months • 6 days

6%

Time in Government

The party participated in government for 6% of the legislative period.

Nehammer
2019
ÖVP
GRÜNE
Schallenberg
2019
ÖVP
GRÜNE
Kurz II
2019
ÖVP
GRÜNE

Data Sources and Methodology

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ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data

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Additional Sources

Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).

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.”