Representative
Deputy
SPÖ
Parlament
AT - 1017 - Wien
Austria
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2026
, 2025
, 2024
, 2023
, 2022
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
21/04/2026 | 12:04:19 Thank you, Mr President. Ladies and gentlemen, Liberal democracy lives from a paradox. On the one hand, it protects freedom of speech, even the harshest criticism; on the other, it must not allow freedom of speech to become a weapon against people, debates to turn into threats and differences of opinion into hate campaigns. The report, for which I would like to thank my colleague Ms Elisabetta GIARDINI, shows that women are disproportionately affected by violence and hate speech. And this is... 08/04/2025 | 10:23:37 Thank you very much. As a signatory to the motion for a resolution, I am pleased that this report is now available, and I would like to thank the rapporteur for her dedicated preparation. High Assembly, A resilient society is our strongest shield against foreign influence. This certainly requires an enlightened citizenry, free media, an independent judiciary, and strong institutions. Disinformation and manipulation are effective where trust in the state and its institutions is deliberately... 22/06/2022 | 10:42:32 Yes, thank you very much, Madam Chair. Ladies and Gentlemen, It has already been mentioned: antisemitism has many hideous faces. Some are overtly recognisable, but others are well masked. What is frightening is that in recent years, openly expressed antisemitism is on the rise again. I think it's all the more important that the Assembly address the issue. I also thank the rapporteur, Ms Petra BAYR, for her so thoughtful, courageous, and so valuable work. I agree. Sound, historical and...
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