“To be discussed” – Paste Activists: Also Mattle for tougher sentences

If the blockades prevented aid agencies from getting to emergencies, he was “totally in favor of a sharp path,” Mattle told APA. He also says this as a member of a rescue organization. Given such examples, one has to wonder “what measures can be taken to curb such things”, the Tyrolean head of state saw a line crossed. Mikl-Leitner had demanded stricter sentences following the German model. An administrative offense must become a criminal offense.

Bill in preparation
There is no justification for “obstructing rescue organizations and endangering human lives”. She has instructed the country’s constitutional service to draft a bill, and the draft will eventually be submitted to the Ministry of Justice. The turquoise-green government leadership in the federal government, on the other hand, does not think any tightening of the law is necessary because of the climate glue campaigns. At the government meeting in Mauerbach on Tuesday, reference was made to existing legal options.

“Get the message”
At the same time, Mattle stressed that the right to demonstrate and freedom of expression is an “important asset”. It is also important to engage in dialogue with young people who are concerned about climate change – he tries and does so at every opportunity. In this regard, Mattle also cited the example of the Tyrolean state museums, whose director Karl Berger had invited local climate activists and given them an exhibition space to express their concerns – rather than shutting them out from the start for fear of harm. . At the same time, a food fundraising campaign was launched. According to Mattle, who is also responsible for the cultural agenda in the state, Berger has given an “important sign” that the youth’s message has been understood.

Prioritization of energy projects
However, Mattle was pleased with the package passed at the federal government meeting to accelerate the expansion of renewables. “Essential matters have been identified,” he said, including in relation to the EIA amendment. At the same time, the governor warned once again to speed up procedures for all aspects of renewable energy projects, including those cases where they are brought to court through complaints.

Prioritization or a “fast lane” is needed there, the country chief reiterated his recent initiative. Of course, the procedures must be handled neatly and according to the rules of the law, but: “In these cases, the file should not end up at the bottom, but be handled immediately.” ” to the improvements that have been made.

“Climate protection has an enormous scope”
Regarding the climate protection law, which is still open and controversial within the coalition, Mattle was “optimistic that it will still be possible to get it operational by the end of the 2024 legislature”. climate protection, but a social consensus is also needed: “Climate protection has an enormous scope.” It’s a complex issue – the ÖVP and the Greens have “different approaches” here: “It’s in the nature of things.”

“Life Doesn’t Always Go Straight”
At the moment there are still positions that are very far apart. With regard to binding obligations for the states, as intended by the Greens, the governor first wanted to see “what obligations these are”. Tyrol has taken sustainability into account in state regulations, but Mattle can do little to enshrine the climate goals in the constitution. If you look at the past few years, you should learn that “life doesn’t always go in a straight line”.

Conflicts could arise in the middle of Europe, as painfully illustrated by the example of the war in Ukraine. Then constitutional amendments could be necessary again to enshrine the climate goals, Mattle did not consider such a measure opportune. “I don’t know if absolutism is the right goal,” said the Tyrolean governor.