In a surprising turn of events, the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) has faced its worst electoral outcome in history, securing only third place in the recent national elections.

Andreas Babler, the party's leader, expressed disappointment but remained resolute in his commitment to the party's core values, including children's rights, gender equality, and wealth taxes.

Despite the setback, Babler ruled out any coalition with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), which emerged as the election's big winner.

The SPÖ's poor performance is attributed to internal conflicts and a challenging political landscape, with the party struggling to broaden its appeal.

Babler, however, remains optimistic about future prospects, emphasizing the need to protect democracy and continue advocating for social justice.