Federal Parliamentary Republic
Austria is a federal republic governed through a parliamentary system, with power shared between the national government and nine states.
9 States (Bundesländer)
The country consists of nine states, each with its own government and legislature.
Bicameral Federal Assembly
Austria’s Federal Assembly consists of the National Council, directly elected, and the Federal Council, representing the states.
Proportional Representation Elections
Austria’s Federal Assembly consists of the National Council, directly elected, and the Federal Council, representing the states.