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Salzburg’s state constitution: What still applies after 100 years

The state constitution celebrates a milestone birthday. Why there is even talk of animals, house searches and free Sundays.

Who knows the text that defines this state in its democratic foundations? Hardly anyone, after all, the Salzburg state constitution is now taken for granted. It is “a bit like the Bible”, as Josef Hörmandinger headlines in a chapter of the book “Politics in Change”.

On the 100th birthday, the importance of the state constitution and thus democracy should be emphasized a little more. The President of the State Parliament has selected an anniversary program, including a ceremony on April 28th. This is rich in history …

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