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Andreas Babler secures SPÖ leadership bid with bold economic and foreign policy agenda

From tenant relief to sanctions on U.S. tech giants, Babler’s vision mixes domestic fixes with a hardline stance on Europe’s future. Can his bold play unite a divided party?

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Andreas Babler secures SPÖ leadership bid with bold economic and foreign policy agenda

SPÖ leader Andreas Babler has been named the party’s candidate for re-election at the upcoming congress in March 2026. The announcement follows his designation by the executive board last November, though additional nominations remain possible. In recent interviews, Babler addressed domestic policies, European sovereignty, and internal party dynamics.

Babler defended the government’s budget during a ZIB 2 interview, arguing that it had brought stability and was moving in the right direction. He dismissed criticism of unpopular measures, stating that the SPÖ had made deliberate choices when joining the coalition. On economic concerns, he stressed that politics could not be treated like fast food, pointing to steps taken to control inflation.

The SPÖ leader also outlined new policies to ease financial pressure on households. A package of measures aims to reduce costs for tenants and improve energy affordability. Meanwhile, he condemned Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela, calling for stronger European unity and economic influence to counter U.S. involvement in the region. On foreign policy, Babler warned that Austria would not accept illegal actions such as the hypothetical annexation of Greenland or threats to European sovereignty. He announced plans for a 'Greenland Catalog'—a set of sanctions targeting U.S. tech giants operating in Europe. When asked about internal SPÖ tensions, he downplayed disputes and insisted there would be no contested leadership vote. Babler also rejected a recent poll suggesting the SPÖ could gain support if Christian Kern returned as leader. He expressed confidence in his own re-election and the party’s current direction.

The SPÖ’s congress in March 2026 will formalise Babler’s candidacy, with the board retaining the option to propose further names. His recent statements have covered economic policies, foreign relations, and party unity. The proposed sanctions on U.S. tech firms and measures for tenants will likely shape the party’s agenda in the coming months.

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