Die Grünen — Die grüne Alternative
The Greens — The Green Alternative
Centre-Left
Green
Greens
European Parliament Group
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Anti-EU
Pro-EU
The Greens – The Green Alternative (GRÜNE) are an Austrian party that advocates for environmental protection, social justice, and human rights. Founded in 1986, they first entered the National Council in 1986. Their core values include direct democracy, nonviolence, ecology, solidarity, feminism, and self-determination.
Origin and Development of the Greens in Austria
Origin and Development of the Greens in Austria
The roots of the Greens in Austria go back to the 1970s, when environmental movements protested against projects such as the Zwentendorf nuclear power plant and the Hainburg dam. In 1986, the United Greens of Austria (VGÖ) and the Alternative List of Austria (ALÖ) merged to form the Green Alternative. In the same year, they entered the National Council with 4.8% of the votes.
Core Values and Program of the Greens
Core Values and Program of the Greens
The Greens are guided by the values of direct democracy, nonviolence, ecology, solidarity, feminism, and self-determination. Their basic program from 2001 establishes these principles and serves as a guideline for their political work. In the election program for the 2024 National Council election, they emphasized climate protection, social justice, and education.
Current Political Positions
Current Political Positions
In the election program for the 2024 National Council election, the Greens called for, among other things, an acceleration law for renewable energies, mandatory soil protection, priority for express buses, a children's basic allowance, and the introduction of millionaire taxes. They also advocate for an easier path to citizenship for children born in Austria.