A recent survey conducted by the Lazarsfeld Institute on behalf of oe24 has confirmed the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) as the clear strongest party in the country, showing a slight decline in voter support.
According to the poll, which was conducted between March 3 and 11 among 2,000 respondents, the FPÖ still leads with 33 percent, a one percentage point drop from the previous week. Despite this decline, the party remains unchallenged at the top.
If national elections were held on the upcoming Sunday, the FPÖ would emerge as the strongest force with a clear lead. Party leader Herbert Kickl also maintains a comfortable lead in the chancellor’s race, with 27 percent of the vote.
The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), led by Chancellor Christian Stocker, has recorded a small gain, now standing at 21 percent, tied with the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) at 21 percent. Both parties trail significantly behind the FPÖ.
The NEOS, on the other hand, have improved their standing, now at 11 percent, the only party in the coalition to show an increase since the last election.
In the chancellor’s race, the governing parties continue to struggle, with Stocker receiving only 10 percent of the vote and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger, the country’s foreign minister, polling at 11 percent. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler also received 12 percent, a result that does not bode well for the social democrats.
The current poll confirms the FPÖ’s clear lead, but also shows a slight decline in voter support. While the ÖVP has recorded minimal gains, the SPÖ’s support remains unchanged. The NEOS are the only party to have improved their standing since the last election. The chancellor’s race remains open, as none of the current front-runners have particularly impressed voters.