Federalism in Austria

V. Functioning of the federal state structure:Constitutional division of powers (Art. 10-15 of the Constitutional Law)Types of competences in Austria Subject areas where federation is responsiblefor the legislation and execution. Subject areas shared between the federation(as regards legislation) and the Länder (asregards execution). Subject areas where the federation isresponsible for framework legislation whilst theLänder are responsible for implementing theselaws (through their own legislation) andexecuting them. Concurrent legislative powers: not foreseen