The Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) is grappling with internal conflicts just weeks before the national election.

A leaked letter from Doris Bures, a prominent SPÖ figure, criticizes the party's election program for lacking seriousness, sparking a public dispute.

This controversy follows the resignation of Linz Mayor Klaus Luger, adding to the party's challenges.

SPÖ leader Andreas Babler, already under pressure, faces criticism for his handling of these issues and struggles to unite the party.

The internal discord threatens to undermine the SPÖ's election campaign, with polls showing the party trailing behind its rivals.

Babler's leadership and the party's direction are now under intense scrutiny as the election approaches.