The Junge Generation (JG) first became active in 1956 and was later officially established on January 22, 1958, to better represent the interests of young people within the SPÖ.

The founding of the JG was a direct response to the disappointing results of the SPÖ in the 1956 national elections, particularly among young voters, as well as to the increasingly strained relationship with the Sozialistische Jugend Österreich (SJÖ).

Initially, the JG was created to serve as a bridge between the SJÖ and the SPÖ, aiming to establish a closer connection between young people and the party.

Throughout its history, the JG has consistently advocated for improving the living conditions of young people and giving them a strong voice within the SPÖ.

In the 1980s, calls from JG women for greater representation in the Youth Generation's committees led to discussions about possible structural reforms addressing this aspect.

Nationwide, various materials were produced with the slogan "People in Need - Help Instead of Haider - No Referendum Against Human Rights", and a dedicated hotline was established.

The tasks of the JG are also regulated in the SPÖ statute and primarily involve familiarizing young people with politics and social democratic principles, representing their interests, and providing them with opportunities for active participation and engagement.

State Organizations and Their Chairpersons Carinthia: Luca Burgstaller* Lower Austria: Valentin Mähner Upper Austria: Michael Mollner[9] Salzburg: Tobias Aigner* Styria: Julian Stadler Tyrol: Johannes Reinstadler Vorarlberg: Elias Wehinger[10] Vienna: Alexander Ackerl[11] *In these states, the Socialist Youth and the Young Generation are merged.

Several prominent politicians have a background in the JG, including: Maria Berger - Former Minister of Justice and former Federal Chairwoman of the JG Karl Blecha - Former Minister of the Interior and former President of the Austrian Pensioners' Association Michael Häupl - Mayor of the City of Vienna Harry Kopietz - President of the Vienna State Parliament and "founder" of the Donauinselfest Andrea Kuntzl - Member of the National Council and leading candidate for Vienna in 2006 Jörg Leichtfried - Former Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology Gisela Wurm - Member of the National Council and former Chairwoman of the SPÖ Women's Association in Tyrol