For the 2025 state election

Greens elect Haider-Wallner as top candidate

Green trio: Wolfgang Spitzmüller, Anja Haider-Wallner and Regina Petrik (from left)(Bild: Fabian Müntz)

Burgenland's Greens have set an important course for the upcoming state election. The first two places on the state list were allocated at the state assembly. 

The Greens met at Lackenbach Castle for their provincial assembly. Regional spokesperson Anja Haider-Wallner was chosen as the top candidate for the regional elections in January 2025 with 96% of the vote. In her speech, she criticized the "urban sprawl" in the state. "I am ready to do all I can to campaign for a greener Burgenland and to take on responsibility in the state," declared Haider Wallner.

There was great unity at the provincial assembly(Bild: Fabian Müntz)

She has been a member of the economic parliament for the Green Party since 2025 and was its spokesperson for nine years. Haider-Wallner became a local councillor in Eisenstadt in 2015 and has been the club leader since last year. In second place on the list is Wolfgang Spitzmüller, who also received 96% of the vote. The organic farmer from Oberschützen has been a member of parliament since 2014. The further ranking of the candidates will be determined at the next provincial assembly on October 12.

Petrik's final report
Regina Petrik also gave her final report. As reported, she will hand over her parliamentary seat to Haider-Wallner in June. "The record of the last few years shows that even as a small opposition party you can get a lot done," said Petrik.