The day after the election

Coalition poker begins – and will be long and hard

Andreas Babler does not have to leave, but he is facing uncertain times. ++ Great jubilation and a well-deserved day off for FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl(Bild: Krone KREATIV/APA/ROLAND SCHLAGER)

The National Council election is over. While the big winner, the FPÖ, traditionally turned blue on Monday and will continue to do so tomorrow, the losers are licking their wounds. Alarm bells are ringing for the SPÖ in particular. Behind the scenes, the coalition poker started at the same time. Read everything you need to know about today!

The most important facts in brief:

• The counting of postal votes on Monday brought minor changes. One mandate moves from the ÖVP to the FPÖ.
• Now it's time to form a new government. A so-called Zuckerl coalition consisting of Turquoise-Red-Pink is the likely option. The tactics have already begun.
• Some federal states have criticized the SPÖ leadership within the party. However, Vienna's mayor Michael Ludwig is waving it off: there will be no personnel discussions despite the need for red.
• According to SPÖ leader Andreas Babler, his party is now ready for exploratory talks - with the ÖVP, but also with the NEOS.

• Kickl's first acid test: can the FPÖ leader make responsible decisions on state policy? Read the "Krone" commentary by Rainer Nowak here.

The results across Austria and by country:

Mandates and coalition calculator: What it all comes down to

At a glance: The results by municipalities, districts and provinces:

The strongholds and voter turnout by state, district and municipality:

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