Approximately 265,000 citizens residing outside of their respective EU nations cast votes in the recent election
EU citizens residing in Vienna have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming 2025 district council elections, as outlined by the "Little Vienna Voting Assistant." This tool, designed to increase voting participation among EU citizens, is available in the languages of the seven largest immigration groups from the EU and provides information about the Vienna City Council and District Council elections.
The Vienna City Council, which serves as the state parliament, has the authority to shape the development of Vienna on the district level. With around 264,776 non-Austrian EU citizens eligible to vote, their voices can significantly influence the city's future.
To be eligible to vote, EU citizens must have had their main residence in Vienna since at least January 28, 2025, and must be at least 16 years old by the election day. They must also ensure they are registered in the electoral roll for local elections in their district of residence in Vienna. This usually requires registering their residence officially with the Vienna municipal authorities.
Once registered, eligible EU citizens can vote on the election day or by postal vote if that option is available. Details on dates, polling stations, and options for absentee or postal voting are typically provided by the Vienna municipal election authorities. It's essential for EU citizens to keep informed about these details as the election date approaches.
EU citizens may also stand as candidates in these elections if they fulfill any additional local eligibility criteria. However, it's important to note that non-Austrian EU citizens are not eligible to vote in the Vienna City Council election.
The "Little Vienna Voting Assistant" is an advisory tool for eligible EU citizens during the Vienna election. It reveals where eligible EU citizens can vote and where not, and it offers targeted and compact information about different voting options.
Jürgen Czernohorszky, Councilor and City Election Officer, and Bettina Emmerling, Vice Mayor and Integration Councilor, have both invited all eligible EU citizens in Vienna to vote in the district council election. This invitation aligns with EU values focused on democratic participation of EU citizens across member states.
In recent years, immigration to Vienna has been influenced by people from outside Europe and other EU countries. The top eight countries of origin for immigrants in Vienna are Germany, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Italy.
It's crucial for EU citizens to take advantage of their right to vote in the 2025 district council election. By doing so, they can help shape the future of Vienna on the district level and contribute to the democratic process in their new home.
- EU citizens residing in Vienna can have a substantial impact on the city's future by participating in the upcoming 2025 district council elections, as the Vienna City Council, which shapes the development of Vienna on the district level, is influenced by the decisions made in these elections.
- Eligible EU citizens can vote on various aspects of Vienna's lifestyle, including fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and relationships, as these sectors are often governed by the district councils.
- For those interested in pets, travel, cars, and shopping, EU citizens' votes can help shape the policies and initiatives in these areas, as these topics can also fall under the purview of district councils.
- To ensure their voices are heard, EU citizens must meet certain eligibility requirements, such as having their main residence in Vienna since at least January 28, 2025, being at least 16 years old by the election day, and being registered in the electoral roll for local elections in their district of residence in Vienna.
- The "Little Vienna Voting Assistant," designed to increase participation among EU citizens, offers valuable information about the Vienna City Council and District Council elections, including the voting options available to eligible EU citizens, making it easier for them to exercise their right to vote and have a say in shaping their new home.
