2024-01-15 17:28:10
Thanks to experts
Vienna (OTS/SK) – Thanks to the experts who carried out an analysis of the draft law in today’s Constitutional Committee and were available to answer questions from MPs come from SPÖ constitutional spokesman and committee chairman Jörg Leichtfried. “We covered the different aspects of the Freedom of Information Act in a very extensive, detailed discussion. There were many positive assessments from the experts, but of course also critical points – but overall the tenor was unanimous that it is important that freedom of information comes and official secrecy is finally abolished,” said Leichtfried. ****
The improvements that the SPÖ achieved in the negotiations with the governing parties were also confirmed, including protection for the work of journalists and the fact that community associations are included in the proactive publication obligation. “The SPÖ has been pressuring for years to abolish the outdated official secrecy and create freedom of information for citizens. This is overdue. With the current agreement, we are ending an 11-year-long discussion and bringing Austria up to date in terms of transparency. This will bring a cultural change for the Austrian administration.” On January 22nd, the draft law including the amendment proposal will be on the Constitutional Committee’s agenda. (End) ah/bj
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