Women's Minister Holzleitner presents courageous plans for real equality!

Women's Minister Holzleitner presents courageous plans for real equality!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On March 7, 2025, Eva-Maria Holzleitner started as the new Minister of Women's SPÖ and immediately set a strong sign with the clear confession: "Yes, I am a feminist". Your goal is to strengthen women's policy and fight for equality. In her press conference, she announced far-reaching projects: from the introduction of a national action plan against violence to women to tax exemption for hygiene and contraceptives to footstells for high-risk violent offenders. Like orf.at reported, Holzleitner also plans a maintenance guarantee that is intended to help women and children affect financial resources faster.

feminism and violence in focus

Holzleitner appealed to all political forces to work together for women's rights. "We will also implement women's policy," emphasized the minister, who also worked towards the need to remove financial inequality. She pointed out that women earn 18 percent less than men on average, which is not acceptable. Holzleitner plans measures for wage transparency to reduce unequal salaries. It is also one of your goals to improve health care for women through special facilities. "We would like to take into account the realities of all women", says Holzleitner in an interview with APA-OTS .

Another important aspect in Holzleitner's agenda is the fight against violence against women. This includes the introduction of a new law against the unwanted sending of erotic images as well as measures to support older women and women with disabilities. "It is now the time for real progress," concluded Holzleitner's explanations by calling up to advance society together.