New momentum for women's politics: Holzleitner celebrated in the Carinthian state parliament!

New momentum for women's politics: Holzleitner celebrated in the Carinthian state parliament!

During a visit by the new Federal Minister for Women, Science and Research, Eva-Maria Holzleitner, to the Carinthian state parliament, there was overwhelming support for the women-specific issues in the recently presented government program. "Women's politics does not belong on the margins, but at the center! With Eva-Maria Holzleitner we have the right woman in the right place to bring a breath of fresh air into women's politics," the members of the SPÖ Carinthian state parliament club agreed klick-kaernten.at reported. Holzleitner, who was sworn into her new office on March 3, 2025, is bringing a breath of fresh air into politics after previously serving as federal women's chairwoman of the SPÖ.

Core themes of the government program

The intended program focuses on crucial points such as true freedom of choice, professional skills and women's health. Another important focus is strengthening women's rights as well as preventing violence and providing targeted support for female entrepreneurs. “This program promises concrete improvements that actually make an impact in the everyday lives of women in Austria,” emphasized Marika Lagger-Pöllinger, chairwoman of the Women and Society Committee, and the SPÖ social spokesperson Ruth Feistritzer.

The belief that Holzleitner will implement significant reforms is widespread among SPÖ MPs. “We expect a breath of fresh air – and we have tailwind for that,” explained the members of the state parliament. Holzleitner, who began her political career in the National Council in 2017 and has gained a wide range of experience in various positions, is seen as a driver for change. After her last engagement in the National Council, she will now be the SPÖ Upper Austria's top candidate for the upcoming elections wikipedia.de reported.