News from Parliament: Salzburg's evening and important committee meetings!

News from Parliament: Salzburg's evening and important committee meetings!

The political stage of Austria will be in motion next week: The new members of the Federal Government are introduced to the Federal Council, led by Governor Wilfried Haslauer, who will make an important explanation. The consumer protection committee begins on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with advice on proportions, which in particular include the FPÖ regarding a “real opting-out” for smart meters as well as the desire for analog state services and maintaining cash. The Greens also bring their demand for digital child protection. These topics could have far-reaching consequences for consumer rights in Austria, such as ots.at reported.

The Salzburg evening, which takes place in parliament on the same day, is also particularly exciting. Organized by Federal Council President Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler and Governor Wilfried Haslauer, the event is under the motto "grow together-build bridges of the generations". The participants can look forward to a space concert with Salzburg brass music, which begins at 5:15 p.m. Interested media representatives are invited to register about parlament.gv.at for this event.

International Conference in Mexico

On Thursday, March 13th, the first IPU Global Conference of Women Parliamenarians in Mexico City, which lasts until March 16. There, an Austrian delegation, consisting of third National Council President Doris Bures as well as the MP Petra Bayr (SPÖ) and Henrike Brandstötter (NEOS), will discuss important topics such as gender parity in parliaments and violence against women in politics. This conference is a big step towards equality, as the reports show.