Demand for NEOS Membership
The first-time participation in a federal government apparently makes the NEOS more attractive. Since the beginning of the year, the number of members has increased from 3,000 to nearly 3,900. According to Secretary General Douglas Hoyos, there was already a significant increase during the government negotiations. The members' meeting with the vote on the coalition pact was virtually stormed by new members.
NEOS: "We Do Politics Differently"
For Hoyos, the development shows that more and more Austrians want change for the country. Because: "We do politics differently. We do politics at eye level, we do politics with the people, not over their heads."
Anyone who wants to have voting rights at members' meetings can apply for membership through the NEOS website. The membership fee is 84 euros per year, but there are also options for discounts.
SPÖ Ahead in Members
The 3,900 members are still relatively few compared to other parties. For example, the Greens, who are less represented in the National Council but have existed significantly longer, have around 7,000. The SPÖ, as the party with the most members, has about 140,000 members.
(APA/Red)
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