Austria's focus: government program for the future!

Austria's focus: government program for the future!

On February 27, 2025, the People's Party, the SPÖ and the NEOS presented their government program for the years 2025 to 2029 in Vienna. In the long negotiations that led to this work program, numerous concerns of the Austrian farmers were taken into account. Agriculture Minister Norbert Tettschnig and the president of the farmers' association, Georg Strasser, were pleased with the progress and emphasized that the basis for the future management of the companies was laid. This is intended to ensure that young people can also be enthusiastic about professions in agriculture, as can be seen from a message from the ÖVP farmers' association.

The program with the title "Now do the right thing. For Austria." not only brings stability for the rural families, but also relies on the joint agricultural policy (GAP) of the EU. Strasser and homicide made it clear how important the further development of the GAP is to guarantee planning security and maintaining direct payments. It is emphasized that an evolutionary approach is sought to strengthen food production in Europe and to react to the challenges of global competition, such as noen reported .

focus on security and sustainability

The new government program provides measures that serve the security of supply and competitiveness of the companies in agriculture. Plant protection and animal husbandry are particularly important. The need for active forest management and the further development of the forest fund are also central concerns of the new federal government. Strasser and Tailig make it clear that it is also crucial with regard to the climatic changes to maintain food supply, as in the ots-original text emphasized.