Democracy in Austria
In a parliamentary democracy like Austria, all people should be able to voice their views and defend their interests in a spirit of mutual respect. This is the very basis on which all the rest is built.
Democracy and Elections
Who is entitled to vote? How are elections run, and what is the difference between party-list elections and majority (first-past-the-post) elections? Here is some basic information about elections in Austria.
Elections
Elections and Parliament are the backbone of democracy. The Government, Parliament, the Federal President – all political institutions envisaged by and defined in the Constitution are directly or indirectly derived from elections. What kind of elections are there in Austria and what are the rules by which they are run?
National Ethnic Minority Groups
Austria is home to six recognised ethnic groups whose languages, cultures, and traditions have shaped the country for centuries. Their rights are protected by the Constitution and specific legal provisions. Who are these ethnic groups, where do they live, and what rights do they have?