Volks request 2025: Sign for your voice of March 31!

Volks request 2025: Sign for your voice of March 31!

Wien, Österreich - On March 28, 2025, the registration period for the referendum was announced in March and April of this year. This period begins on March 31, 2025 and ends on April 7, 2025. According to the information from ots.at Enter referendum.

It is particularly important that declarations of support already submitted in advance count as votes. However, a new signature for referendums that have already been supported is not possible. For referendums that have not been supported so far, new signatures may be made during the registration period.

Opening times of the registration premises

The opening times of all registration bars in Vienna are as follows:

• Monday, March 31, 2025: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday, April 3, 2025: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday, April 4, 2025: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, April 7, 2025: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

identity proof and accessibility

For the signature, an identity document is required, such as a passport, ID card, driver's license or student ID card. Further information on the locations of the registration rooms and accessibility can be found on the website of the city of Vienna at www.wien.gv.at/volksstehr

For people with restricted mobility or bedriddenness, there is the possibility to apply for a mobile registration office on request from the responsible election department.

Citizens' participation in change

The importance of citizen participation receives special attention in view of the upcoming referendum. Citizen participation includes a variety of aspects that affect both instrumental functions and identification with the social or political community. According to lpb-bw.de the term is complex and the definition varies depending on the context.

different forms of co -determination are differentiated. While formalized, "conventional" procedures such as elections have a legally binding character, the "unconventional" processes are methods that often arise from civil society. These include, for example, dialogue processes, demonstrations and signature collections that contribute to the help of the political landscape.

An exciting phenomenon is the acceptance of the commitment character for turnout, while individual decisions are becoming more important. This change reflects in the pluralization of society and in an increasingly critical view of political institutions.

Overall, it becomes clear that citizen participation not only represents an important element of democratic participation, but also sets the course for future political developments. The upcoming referendum is a step in this direction to strengthen and hear the voice of the citizens.