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with Chancellor Christian Stocker Start: 2 p.m. Location: Federal Chancellery, Ballhausplatz 2, 1010 Vienna (admission from 1:15 p.m.) The press conference will be broadcast live. with State Secretary for Digitization Alexander Pröll about the ID Austria AI chatbot and other measures to expand the digital infrastructure Start: 9 a.m. Location: Congress Hall, Federal Chancellery, Ballhausplatz 2, 1010 Vienna (media entry from 8:30 a.m.) The press conference will be broadcast live.

The federal government is working on the recovery for Austria. But recovery does not happen by itself, but rather when we all pull together. It's not just about the economic recovery for our country, but also about the recovery of togetherness, trust in each other and confidence in our common future. Everywhere in Austria - in healthcare, in civil society, in education, research, art or business - there are people who make an important contribution to our society with their ideas, their commitm…

Everything about current European political issues, projects and events Information trip by 23 Austrian European local councilors to Brussels - visits to the Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU and to 3 European institutions - meetings with, among others, EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner and 4 Austrian members of the European Parliament Information in the area of (European) political education: “Political Education Action Days” from April 23rd to May 9th and the “We are Europe” prize f…

The Bioethics Commission is an advisory body for the Federal Chancellor on bioethics with an office in the Federal Chancellery. She advises the Federal Chancellor on all social, scientific and legal questions from an ethical perspective that arise in connection with the development of science in the field of human medicine and human biology. This includes in particular She is independent in the exercise of her consulting work. The Bioethics Commission was set up at the Federal Chancellery on …

The population's trust in an integrity-based administration is an indispensable pillar for the stability of the democratic, constitutional order in Austria. Therefore, compliance with norms (such as Union law, national laws and regulations) and values ​​(i.e. ethical, honest behavior) is a central concern, at all hierarchical levels without exception. This applies both within the office and in external relationships, for example with citizens or suppliers. The Federal Chancellery's compliance s…

The EU Cybersecurity Act defines cybersecurity as all activities necessary to protect network and information systems, the users of such systems and other persons affected by cyber threats. In the age of digitalization, our society is more connected than ever. Advances in digital technology have changed our daily lives as well as our everyday work and business lives. Citizens depend on digital services, as do companies and government institutions that depend on digital networks and infrastructu…

Research, technology and innovation (RTI) are at the center of an Austrian location policy that is future-oriented and designed to be competition and innovation-friendly. Austria as a location for innovation has shown dynamic development in recent years. The Federal Government's RTI Strategy 2030 sets out the main goals and areas of action for RTI policy for the coming decade. The fields of action intertwine and work together. Individual fields of action therefore also contribute to the achiev…

Austria is committed to implementing the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2030 Agenda offers an internationally binding framework in which all dimensions of sustainable development are systematically taken into account and thus a good life is to be guaranteed for everyone in accordance with the principle of "Leaving no one behind". As part of the SDG communication workshop "Telling the future - making transformation visible", around 60 partic…

Information about the National Security Council in Austria and measures at national, European and international levels as part of the Austrian security strategy Austrian security policy includes all measures at national, European and international levels The National Security Council is the federal government's central advisory body in matters of foreign, security and defense policy. Mag.aJutta Edthofer, MBAFederal Chancellery, Department IV/6Ballhausplatz 2, 1010 ViennaE-Mail:[email protected]

These pages provide, among other things, information about the Austrian legal situation, international conventions for the protection of national minorities and the promotion of ethnic groups. The following 6 autochthonous ethnic groups exist in Austria: According to Section 1 Paragraph 2 of the National Minorities Act, ethnic groups are to be understood as “the groups of Austrian citizens living and domiciled in parts of the federal territory with a non-German mother tongue and their own ethn…

The Federal President may, at the suggestion of the Federal Government or at the request of the member of the Federal Government responsible for the matter, The Federal President can, at the suggestion of a member of the Federal Government, award professional titles to people who have made special contributions to the Republic of Austria over many years of practicing their profession. The Federal Chancellor, as well as the member of the Federal Government within whose sphere of activity the ac…

The fight against anti-Semitism is a central concern of the Austrian federal government. Against the background of the darkest chapter in Austrian history, the inexcusable atrocities and inhumane crimes of the Nazi terror regime, Austria has a special historical responsibility towards the Jews. Anti-Semitism has many faces today and has increased in recent years in Austria, Europe and worldwide. In 2024, the anti-Semitism reporting center of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) documented a tot…

In order to dedicate a worthy place of remembrance to the Austrian victims of the Shoah, the Austrian federal government decided in the commemorative year of 2018 to take up and implement the plans for a Shoah Name Wall memorial for the Jewish Holocaust survivor Kurt Yakov Tutter. As a justification for this decision, the Council of Ministers stated that it wanted to follow up the recognition of Austria's shared responsibility for the expulsion and murder of Jews under National Socialist rule wi…

The deliberate distribution of false or misleading information in the form of targeted campaigns not only undermines citizens' trust in the media, science and government institutions. Targeted disinformation – for example before elections or in connection with wars and conflicts – fuels fears and increases prejudices and insecurities in parts of the population. It can also be used to significantly influence elections and political decision-making processes. Disinformation and conspiracy theories…

The introduction of freedom of information means creating a new understanding of the modern state and significantly increasing the transparency of administration. After several years of negotiations and broad involvement, the constitutional official secrecy will be lifted on September 1, 2025 and a general freedom of information will be introduced by creating a proactive publication obligation and a fundamental right to access to information. The new freedom of information consists of 2 pillar…

The new Federal Crisis Security Act (B-KSG) came into force in Austria on January 1, 2024. With this, the state-wide coordination of national security and state crisis management was optimized and further developed with new structures in order to meet the challenges of modern crises. At the head of these national structures is the government advisor for national security, state resilience, comprehensive national defense, crisis preparedness and crisis management. The government advisor, his dep…

Dr. Christian Stocker was sworn in as Chancellor by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen on March 3, 2025.

Claudia Bauer (formerly Plakolm) was sworn in as Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Family in the Federal Chancellery by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen on April 2, 2025. CV Claudia Bauer (PDF, 49 KB)

Alexander Pröll, LL.M., is State Secretary for Digitalization, Constitution, Public Service, Coordination and Fight against Anti-Semitism. He was sworn in on March 3, 2025 by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen. CV Alexander Pröll (PDF, 49 KB) Further information and appointment booking

The Federal Chancellery acts as an official building for the Federal Chancellor and other members of the government. All members of the federal government meet regularly in the Federal Chancellery for meetings of the Council of Ministers. The employees of the Federal Chancellery carry out a number of different tasks with great efficiency and care and thus form an essential support apparatus for members of the government. In addition to the Federal Chancellery as the central office, the departm…

Read more about the history of the house at Ballhausplatz 2. Documents from the state archives that made history

Get to know the history of the house at Ballhausplatz 2. Composition of governments since 1945 The creation of the federal anthem dates back to the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. The new beginning of the state should also be documented by a new federal anthem. Gleanings on the commemorative year 2020 and the genesis of the Federal Constitutional Law of October 1, 1920

It is important to the Federal Chancellery to ensure the highest level of accessibility within its sphere of activity. This applies to both the official buildings and the company's website. Various renovation work and optimizations have been and are being carried out at the Federal Chancellery locations in order to make access as barrier-free as possible. The measures that have already been implemented and those that still need to be implemented: Done (note: party traffic on the ground floor):…

Information about Austria's path to the EU, the anchoring of Austria at the EU level and about the coordination of European policy in Austria Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1995. On this page you will find information about Austria's path to the EU and Austria's anchoring at EU level. At the beginning of 2018, the Federal Chancellery took over parts of the “European Policy” department that was previously located in the Foreign Ministry and is now responsible for coordina…

Promotion of parties and party academies – legal basis; GRECO – Implementation and evaluation reports The current legal basis explains which requirements must be met in order to apply for party or party academy funding. From the perspective of transparency, the Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO) examined the situation regarding party financing in several countries. The results related to Austria are presented in an evaluation and an implementation report. Federal Chancellery Department…

Freedom of religion and belief is a central human right. It is inextricably linked to the freedom and dignity of every human being. It guarantees the freedom to practice a religion or belief - alone or in community with others, publicly or privately. It includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion or worldview of one's own choice. This also includes the right not to belong to any religion or to change one. The protection of religious freedom is a fundamental component of social coexistence: …

The religious interests of the citizens of our country represent a natural basis for the activities of the Office of Culture - the fundamental rights of freedom of belief and conscience in individual terms as well as the religious freedom of religious communities are essential elements in a free constitutional state. Conceptually, cultus, from the Latin word "cultus", means, among other things, "practice of religion"; From a state perspective, the term cult refers to the legal status of churche…

Federal ChancellerySection II Integration, Office of Culture and Minorities (Federal Chancellery division)

General information about the Constitutional Service and its diverse tasks The Constitutional Service is set up as a section in the Federal Chancellery. Its internal organization reflects the spheres of activity of the federal ministries, the federal government's relations with the states and Austria's relations with the European Union. The Constitutional Service is responsible for the legislative preparation of laws in numerous important areas, such as federal constitutional law and administr…

There are around 1,125,000 families with children in Austria. The state's task is to create the best possible conditions for these families. In this area you will find important information about all phases of the child's life. Family allowance: Family allowance is one of the most important instruments for supporting families in Austria. Parents thus receive compensation for costs that they incur as a result of their obligation to support their children. Childcare allowance: Childcare allowanc…

“Youth” covers a variety of topics and tasks in which the Family and Youth Section is active. Youth policyThe task of youth policy is to help shape the living situation of young people. This requires appropriate framework conditions and structures. Youth workExtracurricular child and youth work in Austria encompasses a diverse range of structures, measures and offers. Austrian Youth StrategyThe Austrian Youth Strategy is a broad process to strengthen and further develop youth policy in Austri…

Every year, people doing community service provide services for charitable institutions and thus strengthen our social and health system. They support people who are in emergency situations or who are dependent on outside help. Ordinary community service lasts 9 months and must be completed in one piece. An assignment is possible up to your 35th birthday. Civil service is an alternative military service for reasons of conscience and applies to male Austrian citizens. The Civil Service Service …

Driving digitalization in Austria. Making Austria fit for digital change. See digitalization as an opportunity for society and the economy and promote the expansion of digital administration.

Federal ChancellerySection III Public Service and Administrative InnovationHohenstaufengasse 3, 1010 ViennaTelephone: +43 1 531 15-0E-Mail:[email protected] On April 1, 2025, the “Public Service and Administrative Innovation” section was transferred from the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport to the Federal Chancellery. The legal basis for this is the Federal Ministries Act. The web content on public service topics has been adopted largely unchanged and will be further upda…

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Media representatives can accredit themselves online here for events organized by the federal government and the Austrian presidential office. International journalists can obtain their accreditation for their long-term stay in Austria online here.

Press spokesman:Peter TremlE-Mail:[email protected] Press spokesperson for foreign and European policy issues:Claudia TürtscherE-Mail:[email protected] Press spokesperson for economic and financial issues:Nina GriesslE-Mail:[email protected] Press spokesperson:Michaela SpettelEmail:[email protected] Press spokesperson:Lisa NeuhauserEmail:[email protected] Press spokesman:Vincenz Kriegs-AuEmail:[email protected] Department spokesperson:Sven Chri…

Focus on strengths of people with disabilities Language creates reality. Language shapes images in the mind. Phrases like “bound to a wheelchair,” “deaf-mute,” or “suffering from” create negative images about people with disabilities. As a result, disabled people are often perceived as sufferers, as victims whose difficult fate must be overcome, or as heroes. Their ordinary humanity usually fades into the background. Existing expertise and know-how in this context is also overlooked. However,…

"Am Ballhausplatz" highlights current topics and provides insights into government work outside of day-to-day business, explains connections and talks to government members and experts about politics that affects us all. Well-founded, understandable, close to the point. The Austrian Federal Chancellery podcast. The motto of the double budget 2027/2028 is “Recovery, Justice, Reforms”. Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker talks about Austria's economic situation, the reduction in non-wage labor c…

The cabinet's responsibilities and the members of the federal government Take a journey through the turbulent history of the building on Ballhausplatz Immerse yourself in the modern-day Administrative Library and take a journey through the library's history.

Ensure the safety of the European population Meeting with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti EU-Western Balkans Summit: “Common prosperity and stability of the EU and the Western Balkans” Austria 2027/2028 in the UN Security Council Concerns about digitalization and the future of Austria are welcome Make Austria one of the top 10 industrialized countries in the world again Meeting of the General Affairs Council in Brussels “Solving challenges together, in partnership and cooperation” “Aus…

35 Councils of Ministers with 481 Council of Ministers lectures, including 117 laws and 160 regulations Presentation of the ÖIF integration barometer Ukraine, Multiannual Financial Framework and migration on the agenda In the Council of Ministers, the government decides to reduce the burden on additional earnings in pensions and overtime Security and stability in our immediate neighborhood General Affairs Council – enlargement policy and the fight against anti-Semitism additional focal poin…

Austria continues to make rapid progress in digital transformation. The new digitalization report 2023 shows how the targeted use of digital technologies, especially artificial intelligence, has made a significant contribution to strengthening the economy, administration and society. “Europe Festival” at the 70th Austrian Community Day in Oberwart Council of Ministers decides on a package of measures for emergency flood relief Increase in 2 years from 43 to 44.1 percent Press conference on t…

The government is providing 800,000 euros to secure the choir Up to 2,200 euros more for families through valorization; additional doubling of family time bonus; Increase in family bonus and additional allowance for children Chancellor Nehammer on a Christmas visit to the blue light center in Enzersdorf an der Fischa Presentation of the results of the Corona processing process Plakolm: “Every political decision is youth politics” Trend: Compared to their own parents, the younger generation …

Thanks to the employees for their commitment to helping mothers, children and families in need EU funding is supporting integration projects in Austria totaling almost 28 million euros Government takes stock of challenges and successes – outlook for 2023 Women's Minister Raab presented the Austrian State Prize for Women and other women's prizes Housing and heating subsidies approved by the Council of Ministers General Affairs Council in Brussels Minister met Nobel Prize winner in physics Z…

19 initiatives in 4 categories were awarded the Austrian Youth Prize 2021 EU Eastern Partnership Summit and European Council in Brussels – agreement on migration and the Corona issue Council of Ministers approves 2.5 million euros for the treatment of mental illnesses as a result of the pandemic Lifetime achievement award goes to Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger (WU), Käthe-Leichter State Prize to Christine Zulehner (UniWien) and Muriel Niederle (Levin Endowed Professorship in Standford) Expansion of…

Federal government sends a clear signal against attacks on the Internet with a new law - Minister for Women's Affairs: "Upskirting is not just a photo, but a serious invasion of privacy" Start of the COVID-19 vaccination at MedUni Vienna – 3 high-risk patients and 2 members of the health staff vaccinated as the first volunteers Lifetime achievement award to former MedUni vice-rector, Käthe-Leichter state award to first director of the Vienna Technical Museum Austria-wide start of the COVID-19…

Bierlein: “EU guarantor for peace on our continent” Schallenberg is following the commission's recommendation Advent reception in the Federal Chancellery – thanks for the diverse work and dialogue Schallenberg: “As an ardent European, Portisch brought the world into our living rooms” European Council in Brussels: “Conference on the future of Europe decided” An increase in the women's budget by 4 million euros and an information offensive are urgently needed Stilling: Take even more active …

“Holy Kings” from the Pfaffstätten parish bring a message of peace Balance sheet of the Austrian EU Council Presidency 2018 Meeting with President Iohannis and Prime Minister Dăncilă in Bucharest The Republic of Austria celebrated its 100th anniversary and looked back on an eventful history “Recognize the work of rescue workers – strengthen volunteerism” Strengthening the export economy and medium-sized companies planned - expansion of the mother-child pass - humanitarian aid decided Scien…

Business classification of the Federal Disciplinary Authority for the year 2026 (March 2026)(PDF, 466 KB) Annual report for the year 2024 in accordance with Section 128 b of the Civil Service Law Act 1979 (PDF, 93 KB) Annual report for the year 2023 in accordance with Section 128 b of the Civil Service Law Act 1979 (PDF, 631 KB) Annual report for the year 2022 in accordance with Section 128 b of the Civil Service Law Act 1979 (PDF, 547 KB) Annual report for 2021 in accordance with Section 12…