Parliamentary elections were held in

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on 9 October 1994. The

Social Democratic Party of Austria The Social Democratic Party of Austria ( , SPÖ) is a social democratic political party in Austria. Founded in 1889 as the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Austria (, SDAPÖ) and later known as the Socialist Party of Austria () from 1945 unt ...

(SPÖ) and

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(ÖVP) remained the largest parties, but both suffered losses to minor parties. The

Freedom Party of Austria The Freedom Party of Austria (, FPÖ) is a political party in Austria, variously described as far-right, right-wing populist, national-conservative, and Eurosceptic. It has been led by Herbert Kickl since 2021. It is the largest of five part ...

(FPÖ) improved to 22.5% and

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won 7.3%. The

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, a liberal splinter from the FPÖ, won 6.0% and entered the National Council on its first attempt. The incumbent

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of the SPÖ and ÖVP was renewed.Nohlen & Stöver, p216

Contesting parties

The table below lists parties represented in the 18th National Council.

Results

Results by state

References

Legislative elections in Austria

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