National Council (Austria)

The National Council (Nationalrat) is the lower house of Austria's Parliament and serves as the main legislative body. Its members are elected by the public through proportional representation, and it is responsible for drafting, debating, and passing laws. The council also controls the government, approves the national budget, and represents the people's interests. Its decisions influence Austria’s policies on social, economic, and political issues. The National Council works alongside the Federal Council, which is the upper house, to ensure legislative processes are balanced and representative of the country's diverse political landscape.