EEG WIEN meets Leonore Gewessler

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, our EEG-VIENNA initiator for the EEG Vienna Floridsdorf met, Christian Schneider, together with his son Frederik, on Leonore Gewessler from the Greens. Gewessler is known to many Austrians as a member of the National Council and former Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment and Energy.

The occasion was the series of talks. "Having a beer with Leonore"Gewessler consciously seeks dialogue with citizens. In small groups of about six people, she takes the time to listen attentively to questions, suggestions and concerns and to discuss them openly.

Among the participants were, among others, the district head of the 8th district, Martin Fabisch, District Council Noah Schönhart, as well as other representatives of the Green Party.

Topics that have resonated

Numerous people were discussed in the round. Future topics addressed, including:

– Traffic solutions for cyclists and e-scooters
– Car traffic and Traffic calming in Vienna
– Greenery of streets and buildings
– Expansion of Photovoltaic systems on public buildings
– Less bureaucracy in the establishment of renewable energy communities

Other key areas were socio-political and environmental issues how the need for a Wealth tax, affordable housing, cooler public spaces through greening or misting, which Financial support new ideas as well as research and development. Also the Stop soil sealing and the importance, To put climate protection back in the spotlight., were discussed.

A look back at political achievements

Together, key successes of the Green Party's participation in government were also highlighted – including the Climate ticket for 365 euros, extensive Subsidies for photovoltaics and heating system replacement, the Single-use deposit, measures to Renaturation, progress in the Equality of women and last but not least, the legal basis for the Energy communities, which was initiated by the Greens.

Personal exchange

Following this, Christian Schneider together with his son Frederik, the opportunity for a personal conversation with Leonore Gewessler, in which he outlines the current activities, projects and initiatives of the EEG Vienna presentedIn addition, Christian was able to distribute numerous EEG-WIEN flyers among the visitors.

A heartfelt thank you to Christian and Frederik for their outstanding commitment!