Why federalism?
„Because Länder, regions and – consequently – the quality of living for the people can develop effectively. A good and cooperative partnership at eye level and at all levels is crucial.“Johanna Mikl-Leitner, Governor of Lower Austria
„Because it is no coincidence that the most economically successful countries in Europe, Germany and Switzerland, are federally organized.“Günther Platter, Governor of Tyrol
„Because in the COVID-19-crisis, it is particularly important to be able to implement prevention measures that are precisely tailored to the respective region“Cornelia Lass-Flörl, Univ. Prof. Dr. med. univ., Direktorin der Sektion für Hygiene und Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Fachärztin für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie
„Because each federal state has its own particularities and for these particularities, tailor-made, regional solutions are needed.“Franz Jirka, Unternehmer und Spartenobmann Gewerbe & Handwerk der WK Tirol
„Because modern federalism gives the states and municipalities revenue and expenditure sovereignty in their areas of responsibility. A reform step that would be urgently needed for Austria.“Friedrich Schneider, University Professor of Economics, Linz
The IFOE in the media
09.04.2021Knockdown
Gastkommentar von Institutsdirektor Peter Bußjäger in den VN vom 09.04.202124.03.2021
Federalism-Blog:
Nicht Zentralisierung, sondern dezentrale Lösungen können in der Pandemie helfen
Die politische Reaktion auf die Covid-Pandemie15.01.2021
Ronald L. Watts Young Researcher Award
Call for submissions - Der Ronald L. Watts - Young Researcher Award wird ausgeschrieben. Einreichungen sind bis 30. April 2021 möglich.05.11.2020
