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Leonore Gewessler, the newly elected leader of Austria's Green Party and federal Climate and Energy Minister, is making waves with her commitment to climate action. Gewessler has set her sights on achieving 100% renewable electricity in Austria by 2030 and advocates for rewarding climate protectors rather than penalizing them[1][2].
In her recent appearance at the ORF Summer Talks, Gewessler expressed her belief that the Greens are the only constructive opposition in Austria and emphasized the need to counter the belief that one cannot vote green if they own a car[3]. She also mentioned her intention to be heard more on other topics, such as the "unspeakable part-time debate," and called for more German language promotion forces, a second mandatory kindergarten year, and better distribution of students in schools[3].
Gewessler has acknowledged the need for measures like rent controls in response to economic pressures[1][2]. She has been involved in announcing substantial energy subsidies and fiscal support measures to shield consumers and businesses from the energy crisis, cooperating with the Finance Ministry on packages worth billions aimed at easing energy costs[4]. However, the carbon tax implementation has been postponed to balance economic concerns[4].
Regarding data processing and digital privacy, Gewessler has criticized government surveillance practices, specifically opposing the use of the "Federal Trojan" (state spyware on messenger services), a stance aligned with privacy protection though it has not yet been legally challenged[1][2].
On the economy, Gewessler has been vocal about pressuring energy companies with excess profits to lower energy costs[3]. She has also called for a national consensus for favorable domestic energy, such as 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, and the creation of a fund to drive network expansion[1].
However, direct information about Gewessler's specific policies or views on migration and the Middle East conflict is not readily available.
In summary, Gewessler's profile as a Green Party leader is focused on climate/environment, privacy rights, and economic measures linked to energy and cost-of-living challenges in Austria[1][2][3][4]. She is open to compromise, as demonstrated by her climate ticket example, and is determined to make her mark as party leader with the same energy she brought to her role as a minister[3].
[1] ORF (2022). Gewessler will be heard more on other topics. Retrieved from https://www.orf.at/stories/3158776/
[2] Kurier (2022). Gewessler: The Greens have not listened enough. Retrieved from https://www.kurier.at/politik/nachrichten/gewessler-die-gruenen-haben-zu-viel-nicht-gehoert-10827345
[3] APA (2022). Gewessler at the ORF Summer Talks. Retrieved from https://www.apa.at/wissenschaft/nachrichten/Gewessler-im-ORF-Sommergesprach-1385221601
[4] Der Standard (2022). Gewessler calls for a national consensus for favorable domestic energy. Retrieved from https://derstandard.at/story/2000128255375/gewessler-fordert-nationales-konsens-zur-gunstigen-innenenergie
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