NEOS: Data Analysis, Current Polls, and Policy Positions

The foundation of NEOS rests on the pillars of liberty, personal responsibility, and participation. Their view of humanity is optimistic: individuals should be empowered through education and fair opportunities to shape their lives autonomously. The state is understood not as a paternalistic authority but as an efficient public service provider. They reject nationalism in favor of a federal vision for a united Europe, where national sovereignty is partially transferred to the EU level to collectively address global challenges.

The NEOS agenda focuses on easing the burden on labor through tax cuts and streamlining bureaucracy to boost competitiveness. A central concern is educational reform, aiming to guarantee social mobility regardless of background. Their primary target audience includes young, urban voters, the self-employed, and the academic middle class. NEOS also advocates for a strict separation of church and state and transparent party funding to actively combat political cronyism and corruption.

Strategically, the party positions itself as a driving force for reform and a critical oversight body within Austrian parliamentarism. They challenge established structures by advocating for radical transparency and the professionalization of public administration. Regarding the rule of law, they emphasize the independence of the judiciary and criticize the influence of political parties on state institutions. As bridge-builders between political camps, they aspire to governmental responsibility to modernize entrenched political systems from within.

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 NEOS supporters. A shorter bar indicates a more homogeneous opinion among supporters. Where available, the party's official position is displayed as a circle.

These values are derived from data provided by NEOS 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.