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# Gerhard Zeiler to Announce SPÖ Plans This Weekend

September 25, 2026 at 08:19 AM

> Former ORF head Gerhard Zeiler met with Michael Ludwig and will clarify his future role in the SPÖ during a Sunday interview.

**Gerhard Zeiler**, the 71-year-old media manager and former ORF head, met with Vienna **SPÖ** leader **Michael Ludwig** to discuss the party's future. Journalist Peter Pelinka reported on Puls 24 that Zeiler will officially declare his intentions over the weekend.

Zeiler has scheduled an interview with **Kronen Zeitung** for Sunday to clarify his role. While **Andreas Babler** currently leads the SPÖ, Markus Marterbauer was also considered for leadership or Vice-Chancellor, though he is reportedly facing health issues.

The move follows Zeiler's previous stance against Burgenland leader Hans Peter Doskozil, whom he vowed to leave the party over. This weekend's announcement will determine if the veteran executive seeks to challenge the current leadership of the SPÖ.



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