New regulation strengthens National Fund: A step for Nazi victims and memory work!

New regulation strengthens National Fund: A step for Nazi victims and memory work!

Österreich - On March 27, 2025, the National Council made an important decision to the new regulation of the chair of the National Fund for Victims of National Socialism. This step was welcomed by the SPÖ constitutional spokeswoman Muna Duzdar and the SPÖ spokeswoman for memory culture Sabine Schatz. They emphasize that the new regulation should secure cooperation with the victims' representations.

With the new decision, the National Council president will have the opportunity to be represented in certain tasks and for the entire association. This is particularly relevant according to the announcement by National Council President Rosenkranz to withdraw if concerns about himself should occur. Schatz expresses hope that the rosary fulfills his responsibility and can be represented appropriately.

willingness to cooperate and changes

The new regulation is crucial for the ability to work by the National Fund. However, the Israelite cultural community has announced that it is no longer participating in meetings of the board of trustees, as long as Rosenkranz has the chair. In doing so, she emphasizes the need for a trustworthy and respected chair to take the concerns of the victims seriously.

If Rosenkranz fails to be represented in the intended cases, the majority of the board of trustees could initiate a election for a new chairman. This development could have far -reaching consequences for the future work of the National Fund.

the National Fund and its importance

The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for victims of National Socialism was founded in 1995 and pursues the goal of expressing Austria's responsibility towards the victims of National Socialism. The fund offers services for Nazi victims, especially for those who have received no or inadequate services.

The support is aimed particularly at members of the survivors who need help due to their life situation. The National Fund recognizes the lack of recognition of the victims and survivors for a long time and supports them with individual payments.

In addition, the fund also promotes projects that benefit the victims of National Socialism, serve the scientific research of their fates, commemorate National Socialist injustice and protect the sacrifices. This underlines the ongoing responsibility and the commitment of Austria to process the dark past and support those affected - a concern that also becomes clear in the current discussion about the chair of the National Fund.

Further information on the goals and activities of the National Fund can be found on the website of the fund here .

For detailed information about the new regulation of the chair of the National Fund, you can use the press release from OTS