"By international standards, the Austrian administration works well. But we want to keep improving. If, for example, we as the Austrian Ombudsman Board discover maladministration, I would expect the authorities to apologise to those affected," demands Ombudsperson Gaby Schwarz in the ORF "Burgenland Heute" studio interview.
"Persistence pays off. We are a strong partner for anyone who feels unfairly treated by the authorities," emphasises the Ombudswoman, referring to her focus on zoning, the penal system and tax offices.
Gaby Schwarz is passionate about strengthening women's rights: "Every woman has the right to a life free from violence!" To support women in all situations, the Ombudsperson has launched the #mutfrauen initiative on her Instagram profile @gabyschwarz_official. "I am an Ombudsperson, a Burgenlander, a feminist - and I will continue to campaign for more equality in the future."
