When we talk about democracy, many people first think of the right to vote. This is linked to Austrian citizenship and thus leads to a worrying democratic gap in a diverse and international metropolis like Vienna. Currently, 29% of Viennese employees and 68% of Viennese workers do not have Austrian citizenship and therefore do not have the right to vote. <\/p>\n
The young generation is particularly affected, which means that the democratic deficit is increasing from year to year. The experience of not having the right to a political say leaves deep scars on people’s sense of belonging and identification with Austria. <\/p>\n
Experts on citizenship law and naturalization will discuss the extent of political exclusion and what changes are needed for genuine representation and fairer access to Austrian citizenship.<\/p>\n
Join the discussion and share your experiences, observations and ideas for solutions with us!<\/p>\n
Where:<\/b> FAKTory Universit\u00e4tsstra\u00dfe 9, 1010 Vienna<\/p>\n
An event of the series “Reden \u00fcber Demokratie” of the AK Vienna. Further dates: <\/b><\/p>\n
April 10, 2025. 6.00 p.m.: Participation & Exclusion – How representative is our parliament?
\nMay 14, 2025, 12.00 p.m.: Democracy 4.0 – Participation in the 21st century
\n4. June 2025, 12.00 noon: Young Voices: Old democracy and young people? <\/p>\n
Contributors:<\/b><\/p>\n
Amela Bousaki<\/b>
\n… is Chairwoman of the Works Council at Caritas Vienna.<\/p>\n
Franjo Markovic<\/b>
\n… is a consultant in the Labor Market and Integration Department of the Vienna Chamber of Labor with a focus on migration and integration policy.<\/p>\n
Maryam Singh<\/b>
\n… works at the City of Vienna’s advice center for migrants and runs the initial information events on acquiring Austrian citizenship. She is a lecturer for Asylum & Migration at FH Campus Wien. <\/p>\n
Moderation:<\/u> Mara Verlic<\/b>
\nMunicipal Policy and Housing Department, AK Vienna<\/p>\n
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