Bridges of the generations: Salzburg takes over chair of the Federal Council!

Bridges of the generations: Salzburg takes over chair of the Federal Council!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - Last night, musical sounds of two traditional music bands from Wals and Siezenheim created a festive atmosphere in front of the parliament in Vienna. The occasion was the regular change of chair in the Federal Council, in which Salzburg took over the presidency for the first half of 2025. Federal Council President Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler (ÖVP/s) presented her motto "grow together-build bridges of the generations" and emphasized that the cooperation between young and old was essential to master the challenges of the future, like parlament.gv.at reported .

Eder-Giftschthaler announced that the topics of demographic change and generation solidarity will be given special attention in their tenure. The aging population brings both opportunities and stress. She called for respect and appreciation for the older generation, which has created today's prosperity, and pointed out that even the expectations of the younger generation must not be neglected. The President also plans an expert forum for analyzing the pension system to put the political debate on a well-founded basis, as in the emerges .

a strong sign for cooperation

Governor Wilfried Haslauer confirmed the need for a stable federal government in his greetings to tackle the need for reform in challenging times. He made it clear that Salzburg could appear confidently and at the same time strive for a reform partnership with the federal government. Eder-Giftschthaler noticed that close cooperation between the different generations and political camps is crucial to effectively tackle and manage future problems.

In addition to the most important concerns about generation solidarity and the pension system, the Federal Council President also plans an encounters that should develop concrete measures for a better quality of life in old age. It is important to offer even younger people perspectives for a secure future and to distribute the burden evenly. Eder-Giftschthaler emphasizes: "Together we can grow, build bridges and combine the generations." This is not only a political, but also a social task that influences the life of everyone.