The success of the Freedom Party is reflected, among other things, in the fact that they receive the chairmanship of the Education Committee from the ÖVP. The number of committees is reduced by two, as there are mergers in the areas of research and public advocacy.

Committees with Fixed Dates

The probably more significant change for parliamentarians and government officials concerns the procedure of committee work. For the first time, the dates of the meetings including times will be set in advance for all committees for an entire year. This is intended to put an end to the traditionally tedious search for dates, which is due in part to the official trips of the responsible ministers. The fixed dates are intended to improve planning.

(APA/Red)

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