2024 is a super election year with EU elections, National Council elections and US presidential elections. The newly renovated Austrian Parliament opens its doors to the public. Experience historical milestones up close and win exclusive tours with super department head Rainer Nowak and Ida Metzger, head of domestic policy at the “Krone” through the heart of Austrian democracy.
The newly renovated parliament building on the Ring, the heart of Austrian democracy, has been open to the public again for a year. Its historic halls shine in new splendor and invite visitors to take a look behind the scenes of Austria’s political history and present.
The heart of Austrian democracy
The Austrian Parliament has a rich history marked by numerous important events. A milestone was the first session of the Lower House in 1883, when the building on the Ring was officially opened. This first meeting marked the beginning of a new era of political participation and democratic development in Austria.
The introduction of women’s suffrage in 1918 was also an important moment in the history of the Austrian parliament. After the collapse of the monarchy and the establishment of the First Republic, women were given the right to vote and stand for election, which was an important step towards equality.
More recently, another important event was the ratification of the accession to the European Union in 1995. This step enabled Austria to become part of the European internal market and to actively participate in European integration.
Since last year, the headquarters of democracy in Austria has been open to the public again after lengthy renovation work. The historic parliament building on the Ring shines in new splendor and symbolizes the stability and endurance of Austrian democracy.
With Rainer Nowak and Ida Metzger in parliament
In order to be able to walk through the historical walls of the Parliament and discover the contemporary events that this building hosts, the “Krone” is organizing joint events for 15 readers on July 23 and August 8 (meeting point each time at 4 p.m.). with the Democracy Center of the Austrian Parliament, free guided tours of the Parliament. You will be accompanied, however, by none other than super department head Rainer Nowak (on July 23) and “Krone” department head for domestic policy Ida Metzger (on August 8).
In addition to an 85-minute guided tour, you can also expect interesting discussions and background information from our domestic policy editors and the democracy mediators of the Democracy Center of the Austrian Parliament. Simply fill out the form below and with a bit of luck we will invite you to the tour of your choice!
Do you want to increase your chances of being on one of the tours? Then subscribe to Rainer Nowak’s newsletter ‘Between the Lines’ and not only receive Rainer Nowak’s clear and precise political analyses several times a week, but also double your chances of being there! The deadline for participation is July 17, 9:00 am. More information and the conditions of participation can be found here.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
