NEOS also obtained its best-ever result while the Greens remained in parliament albeit with a reduced seat share.

Seats are apportioned to the regional constituencies based on the results of the most recent census.

[2] Following the elections, seats are allocated to the candidates of successful parties and lists in a three-stage process, starting with the regional constituencies.

[5] These additional votes do not affect the proportional allocation based on the vote for the party or list, but can change the rank order of candidates on a party's lists at the federal, state, and regional level.

The names of candidates on regional party lists are printed on the ballot and can be marked with an "x" to indicate the voter's preference.