AustriaDemokratie 14 · Democracy and the Republic's core principles
Property is protected in Austria. Under what conditions may the state expropriate a piece of land, for example to build a road?
In the exam (German)
Das Eigentum ist in Österreich geschützt. Unter welchen Bedingungen darf der Staat ein Grundstück enteignen, etwa für den Bau einer Straße?
- aWhenever the municipal council decides so, even without a law and without compensationImmer, wenn der Gemeinderat es beschließt, auch ohne Gesetz und ohne Entschädigung
- bOnly if the owner agrees; expropriation against the owner's will is never possibleNur wenn der Eigentümer zustimmt; gegen seinen Willen ist eine Enteignung nie möglich
- cWhen the state wants to resell the land and make money from itWenn der Staat das Grundstück weiterverkaufen und damit Geld verdienen möchte
- dWith a legal basis, in the public interest and with compensation for the ownerMit gesetzlicher Grundlage, im öffentlichen Interesse und gegen Entschädigung des EigentümersCorrect answer
Why?
Expropriation (Enteignung) is only allowed in exceptional cases, and it can happen even against the owner's will: it needs a basis in law and a public interest, for example a new road. The owner receives compensation for it.
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