On Sunday, 50 citizens from all over Austria decided how the 25 million euros would be redistributed. The result will be presented in Vienna on June 18.
Vienna (OTS) – The Good Council for Redistribution fulfilled its mission on Sunday. 25 million euros will go to 70 different organizations. The exact breakdown of the amounts and recipients will be announced in a press conference on June 18, 2024. The reason for this: The 70 organizations will be informed directly in the coming days; they should not learn about the financial support from media reports. “The Good Council has made history,” says project manager Alexandra Wang. The citizens’ council ends with the final decision on Sunday. “We are all very proud of the result and the process. Because what has been achieved here is unique,” says Wang.
All Council objectives achieved
The Citizens’ Council spent six weekends dealing with the distribution of wealth, developing messages and ideas for dealing with it – and decided what to do with the 25 million euros of the millionaire heiress Marlene Engelhorn. “Another goal was also achieved: namely, to stimulate and continue the debate about wealth, distribution and justice. The national and international response to the Good Advice shows that it was a damn good success,” says Wang.
Thanks from Marlene Engelhorn
With the launch of the Citizens’ Council, initiator Marlene Engelhorn withdrew completely from the organization and decision-making process. On Sunday, she addressed the 50 councilors again via video link: “Thank you for your commitment. You have shown what is possible together. You have proven that democracy can be fun.”
The result – the Good Council’s messages to society and the details of how the money will be distributed to the 70 organizations – will be presented at a press conference on June 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Concordia Press Club (1010 Vienna, Bankgasse 8). The event will also be accessible to editorial staff via live stream. Registrations are already being accepted; we ask media representatives to send an email to [email protected]. (End)
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