Our company outing took us to the heart of legislation: the Austrian Parliament. In addition to an impressive guided tour of the newly renovated building, we gained exciting insights into everyday political life and discussed legal and social issues with Wolfgang Gerstl, Member of the Austrian Parliament. A day full of insights into democracy, dialog and cohesion. Find out more in our blog post.
Joint Parliamentary Tour and More
Our company outing on January 30th led us to the heart of Austria’s legislative process: the Parliament. Thanks to the invitation from National Council Member Mag. Wolfgang Gerstl (hereinafter: MP), we were able to participate in a tour despite an ongoing Federal Council session. The subsequent conversation with MP Mag. Gerstl provided us with valuable insights into the daily life of a politician and the significance of political engagement.
The Parliament: Architectural Gem and Center of Political Practice
During our visit, we had the opportunity to tour the recently renovated and modernized Parliament building. As we walked through the assembly hall, the Federal Council chamber, and the newly designed National Council chamber, we absorbed the impressive architecture and learned fascinating facts about the history and importance of this esteemed institution. This experience has enhanced our understanding of its role.
As a law firm specializing in public law, we deal daily with constitutional and administrative law issues. Therefore, we greatly appreciated the tour of the building, but found the subsequent discussion with MP Mag. Wolfgang Gerstl, where political and legal questions were addressed, particularly enriching.
A Call for Better Togetherness
Following the tour, we enjoyed a communal dinner at the Palmenhaus, seizing the opportunity to exchange ideas and engage in conversation. This not only concluded an inspiring and informative day but also highlighted what we wish to take away from our parliamentary visit: listening and understanding (or at least the attempt to understand) are essential to strengthen values like cohesion and compassion in our society.