Juliane Bogner-Strauß once again elected Federal Leader of the ÖVP women!

Juliane Bogner-Strauß once again elected Federal Leader of the ÖVP women!

Juliane Bogner-Strauß was once again elected to the Federal Leader of the ÖVP women on May 17, 2025. This re-election was accompanied by ÖAAB federal chairman August Wöginger and Secretary General Lukas Brandweiner with congratulations. They praise Bogner-Strauß for their experience, competence and passion for women's politics. A central goal of their work is to promote equal opportunities and justice for women in Austria. According to information from

In her role, Bogner-Strauß will continue to bring in her scientific knowledge and political feeling. On the website of the ÖVP women it becomes clear that Bogner-Strauß and their team are committed to strengthening their self-confidence and self-image in public. This also includes the start of a podcast of women for women to strengthen their voices.

Women's political milestones of the federal government

The new federal government plans several women's policy milestones, including the strengthening of the visibility of girls and women in all areas of life and professional fields as well as the focus of empowerment of women in the MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural science and technology). Measures for women in rural areas, especially in childcare, and the improvement of women's health are also on the agenda. Bogner-Strauß emphasizes that strengthening women not only for themselves, but also for society and the Bundeswehr.

Außerdem hebt die Bundesregierung die Wichtigkeit der wirtschaftlichen Unabhängigkeit für die Gleichstellung hervor. State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl and Chancellor Minister Claudia Plakolm clearly speak out to encourage young women to take responsibility. In this context, the ÖVP women have increased the women's budget by 140 percent and demand more transparency in income to achieve wage justice. According to the Equal Pay Day, which falls on February 25, women earn an average of 15.2 percent less than men and pension scissors are 42 percent, with women received an average of 153 days less pension than men.

Current data for equality

Another important aspect is the new publication of the Federal Chancellery entitled "Equality in Austria - Numbers, data and facts". This provides an overview of the current data and research situation for gender equality, as well as the various dimensions: education, socio-economic situation, distribution of paid and unpaid work, health and care, representation and participation as well as violence against women. This information is essential for the design of effective equality strategies and are free of charge on the website of the Federal Chancellery to download Ready.

The ÖVP women also show solidarity with Ukraine and plan consciousness initiatives against violence against women as part of the "16 days against violence against women". Further measures, such as support for caring relatives, emphasize the role of women in society again. The combination of political commitment and data orientation is intended to make the gender equality of equality in Austria.