# Vienna SPÖ Calls for Andreas Babler to Resign

October 4, 2026 at 12:37 PM

> Mayor Michael Ludwig announces the Vienna SPÖ's formal position demanding Andreas Babler step down as party leader and Vice Chancellor.

The **Vienna SPÖ** state party convened this Saturday as Mayor [Michael Ludwig](<https://austriareport.com/entity/michael-ludwig-q1560091>) met with presidium members and district chairpersons. Ludwig announced a uniform line and a strong vote from the Vienna branch ahead of a critical meeting scheduled for the following day.

The Vienna SPÖ has reached a formal position that [Andreas Babler](<https://austriareport.com/entity/andreas-babler-q20030152>) must resign as party leader and Vice Chancellor. Approximately three-quarters of the Vienna districts favor Finance Minister [Markus Marterbauer](<https://austriareport.com/entity/markus-marterbauer-q15437820>) as his successor, while one-quarter support Zeiler.

Insiders suggest a party congress could occur in January at the earliest. Babler is reportedly prepared to step down, with potential future roles being considered as a member of parliament or a managing director position at the **Volkshilfe** organization.


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