Federalism in Austria
Federalism in Austria
Federalism in Austria
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V. Function<strong>in</strong>g of the federal state structure: Competences of the federationLegislation and execution – federal responsibility External affairs, civil and crim<strong>in</strong>al law affairs,nearly all security issues, trade and <strong>in</strong>dustry,monetary and bank<strong>in</strong>g matters, railways,aviation, motor traffic, forestry, water rights,labour legislation, social security and publichealth matters, military affairs, etc. Only <strong>in</strong> exceptional cases are there federalauthorities at the decentralized level (policeagencies, <strong>in</strong>ternal revenue service).