Official Correspondence Between Parliamentary Bodies

The Parliament has been a bustling hub of activity this week, with numerous initiatives, discussions, and reports being tabled. Here's a roundup of some of the key developments:

On Monday, the Simon-Wiesenthal Prize 2024 nominations were announced, with 10 initiatives making the cut from a pool of 229 applications from 32 countries. The nominees will now be carefully evaluated, with the winner to be announced at a later date.

The Right to Information has been a topic of debate for more than ten years in the Parliament. The discussions continue, as the Parliamentary correspondent reported on proceedings in the Upper House this week.

The Finance Ministry provided an update on the status of COFAG Liquidation as of June 30, 2025. The report, which was last updated on September 9, 2025, at 9:04 AM, is neutral, comprehensive, and independent, ensuring transparency in the process.

In the Budget Committee, EU Commissioner Marta Kos discussed the peace policy components of the EU enlargement process. Kos emphasized the importance of this component, highlighting its significance in the enlargement process.

The Greens in the Budget Committee also demanded a timeline for phasing out climate-damaging subsidies, a move aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

The Interior Committee unanimously sent tightening amendments to consultation for the Firearms Act. These amendments, which include changes to age limits, psychological assessments, and permit requirements, are aimed at enhancing safety and control in the handling of firearms.

The Parliamentary week, which took place from September 8 to 12, 2025, was marked by the opening of the National Council, committee meetings, and international discussions.

In other news, 34 complaints were made at KommAustria and 112 mediation procedures occurred in the first year of Digital Services Act implementation. Starting September 1, expanded statistics on the National Council and the Federal Council, and more, will be published.

Reports on the status of Euro Crisis Countries and overspending on funds in the 2nd Quarter of 2025 were also presented in the Budget Committee this week.

As the week comes to a close, the Parliament continues to work diligently, addressing a wide range of issues and ensuring the smooth functioning of the government. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.