National Council commemorates the victim of Graz - budget debate begins!

National Council commemorates the victim of Graz - budget debate begins!

On June 16, 2025, the National Council begins its three -day session with a commemoration of the victims of the killing spree in Graz. In this tragic incident on June 10, 11 people died and 11 more were injured. The shock of these events keeps the entire nation in suspense. In order to take into account the courage and grief of the relatives, there is a minute's commemorative minute at the beginning of the session, which is accompanied by the party leader Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Andreas Babler (SPÖ) and Beate Meinl-Reisinger (Neos). These moments are shaped by nationwide grief, which is also reflected in the cancellation of numerous events and concerts, while the population expresses with a common "We stand together for Graz".

The devastating events at the Graz Gymnasium have triggered an intensive debate about gun ownership in Austria. According to the report of Zeit , the perpetrator was legally owned by firearms, which raises questions about weapons legislation. In addition, the investigators found a non -functional pipe bomb in his apartment, which further enlarged concerns about security questions.

budget debate and legislative proposals

After the minute's commemoration, the National Council turns to the second focus of the session: the Budget Accompanying Act. Important changes are proposed in this context, including the abolition of the climate monus and the increase in the inaugural age for the corridor board. In addition, the extended use of the ankle bondage is discussed in order to tighten the legal framework for endangered people. These topics reflect the simultaneous pressure to act to react to the current social challenges.

In the evening, the formal budget debate begins, which initially includes the top organs of the state and the areas of the Vice Chancellor Office, including living, sport and culture. The area of ​​the exterior, the judiciary, the interior and the economy is also up for debate. These discussions are literally tied through the necessary examination of the security policy effects of the killing spree in Graz.

The social climate is tense, and the political reactions to the political summit remain reserved, despite the immense sense of responsibility that is perceived these days. Puls24 emphasizes that the National Council also takes into account the cultural loss on this Monday, which is reflected in the reduction in public life.