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Green Gewessler wants to know gender for jobs

Male or female or diverse? Leonore Gewessler certainly wants to know from employees.(Bild: APA/Picturedesk Krone KREATIV,)

A controversial instruction from the Green Ministry of Transport is causing a stir. Minister Leonore Gewessler is demanding so-called gender categories for more gender equality from state and city-related companies. Even for men who feel more like women. 

These days, a total of 21 companies such as Flughafen Wien AG, Österreichische Post AG, ÖBB, Wiener Linien and the Chamber of Commerce received explosive mail from Leonore Gewessler, the minister responsible for transport. The title of the national declaration of intent: "Women in Transport". The aim: a higher proportion of women and more gender equality in a male domain.