The committee will meet in the future under the chairmanship of Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) to discuss important security issues for the state. "The Lower Austrian security family, state politics, and federal authorities will be closely intertwined and consolidated into a formal committee," it was stated.

"There Is Nothing More Important Than the Safety of Our Fellow Citizens"

"There is nothing more important than the safety of our fellow citizens. This includes not only safety from natural hazards, in the job market, or in health matters - but especially safety from extremism and terrorism. The horrific plans and acts of recent months have brutally shown us that we are increasingly confronted with Islamist violence even in our homeland," Mikl-Leitner was quoted by the state press service. She wants "us in Lower Austria to do everything a state can do to put an end to the extremists." A contribution to this is the new State Security Council, which will quickly begin its work.

"We are consistently implementing the action plan against radical Islam. A first step is the State Security Council, which will serve as a strong tool in the fight against Islamism," added Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer (FPÖ). In Lower Austria, all security-relevant forces will be consolidated. "Especially with such a major threat as political Islam, a powerful security network is needed that looks where others turn away. The protection and safety of our own children and families come first."

State Security Council: Formal Framework Conditions Are Based on the National Council

In addition to the responsible government members, the state police director, the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism (LSE), the Lower Austrian military and fire brigade commander, the Lower Austrian Civil Protection Association, and Emergency Call Lower Austria are part of the new committee. All parliamentary clubs will also appoint one representative each. The central task of the Security Council is to analyze the threat situation based on current figures and data, implement preventive measures, and improve the cooperation of all specific authorities and institutions. Meetings will be held as needed. Many of the formal framework conditions are based on the national security council.

(APA/Red)

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