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Demokratische Grundordnung › Wahlen
Wie wird der Bundespräsident Österreichs gewählt?
- Vom Bundesrat
- Vom Nationalrat
- Direkt vom Volk
- Vom Ministerrat
Why this is the correct answer
Since 1951, Austria's Federal President has been elected directly by all eligible voters in a national ballot. A candidate must win an absolute majority; if no candidate achieves that in the first round, a run-off is held between the top two. Direct election gives the presidency democratic legitimacy independent of parliament.