Volunteering in Lower Austria: 270 million hours full of commitment!

Volunteering in Lower Austria: 270 million hours full of commitment!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - on the 'day of volunteering' celebrated today in Lower Austria, the state manager of the People's Party, Matthias Zauner, thanks the country's over 700,000 volunteers. "Your tireless efforts are essential for the community," emphasizes Zauner, while pointing out the over 270 million hours of voluntary work that is done annually. In the current situation, especially after the flood disaster in September, the importance of volunteering becomes particularly clear. Without the help of these tireless helpers, coping with the crisis situation would hardly have been possible. "Thank you for your tireless efforts, which goes beyond exceptional situations," Zauner continues, who sees the day as an opportunity to appreciate the valuable work of the volunteers and to promote their recognition.

election to the National Council 2024

The National Council election on September 29, 2024 has a central importance for Lower Austria. Here the region provides numerous MPs who represent the various interests and concerns of the population. The large number of candidates from parties such as the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), the SPÖ, the FPÖ, the Greens, Neos and others reflects the variety of opinions. Each MP brings her own priorities, from rural development, its promotion in viticulture as with Angela Baumgartner to security questions that Lukas Brandweiner addresses.

particularly highlighted is Wolfgang Sobotka, who plays a key role as President of the National Council. Next to him, personalities such as Michaela Steinacker and Friedrich Ofenauer are committed to various social and economic issues. This choice has the potential to shape the political landscape of Austria sustainably and is dominated by topics such as environmental and transport politics, as well as social justice, as meinbezirk.at reports. Thus, the work of the MPs will not only be decisive in the coming election, but also of enormous importance for the development of the region in the coming years.