Viennese state parliament starts new legislative period with an emotional minute of commemoration

Viennese state parliament starts new legislative period with an emotional minute of commemoration

Wien, Österreich - Today, June 10, 2025 marks, where the Vienna Landtag met in a constitutional meeting for the new legislative period. This significant event began with a minute of commemoration in which the late personalities Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Harald Ogris and Mag.a Heidemarie Unterreiner was thought of. The outgoing President of the Landtag Ernst Woller (SPÖ) thanked the excreting members of the committee. After 37 years in which he worked as a member of the state parliament and in the municipal council, Woller will no longer be part of the city parliament.

In the subsequent secret election, the new presidents of the state parliament were elected. Christian Meidlinger received 68 votes and was elected as the first president, while Anton Mahdalik was recognized as the third president as the second president and Gerhard Schmid as the third president. All three presidential elections were accepted by the candidates.

representatives in the Federal Council and the state sports council

After the election of the presidents, the election of the ten representatives of Vienna in the Federal Council was on the agenda. These were chosen as follows:

In addition, membership in the state sports council was coordinated. The meeting of the Vienna Landtag ended at 6:03 p.m. and formed a concise start in the new legislative period.

memory of historical events

During the session, Woller recalled various significant historical events. This included the end of the Second World War 80 years ago, the liberation from National Socialism and the signing of the state contract 70 years ago and the accession to the European Union 30 years ago. The year 1945 was particularly mentioned, in which Vienna was in ruins and a provisional municipal administration under Theodor Körner was set up. He underlined the importance of democracy, freedom and the rule of law.

A question time also took place as part of the session. LAbg. Katharina Weninger (SPÖ) raised questions about the guideline on personal assistance, which were answered by social and health councilor Peter Hacker. According to Hacker, the Viennese state government cannot agree to the directive because it does not meet the needs of those affected. Around 380 people currently receive personal assistance, which causes costs of 26 million euros. Unclear liability issues and age discrimination were criticized in the guidelines.

In addition, planning councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) reported on the introduction of the new living allowance that has expanded the recipient. The budget for this support was raised from 61.5 million euros to 161 million euros, and an estimated 28,000 households receive an average of 247 euros per month.

Overall, the meeting of the Vienna state parliament shows how important the topic of the topic of social policy concerns and the historical reflection for Viennese politics are. Visitors and residents of Vienna can look forward to the upcoming legislative period and the upcoming challenges.

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