Austrian National Council

The Austrian National Council (Nationalrat) is the lower house of Austria's Parliament. It consists of 183 members elected by the public every five years. The council is responsible for making laws, debating national issues, and approving the government budget. It plays a key role in shaping Austria's policies by discussing and voting on proposed legislation. Alongside the upper house, the Federal Council (Bundesrat), the National Council ensures representation of the country's diverse political views and interests. It is essential for Austria's democratic process and functioning government.