Regulation in Austria

Why each of us is a potential organ donor

How do you actually become an organ donor? And what do you do if you don't want to be one? The "Krone" explains the legal situation in Austria - and what can happen to organs after death.

A young Tyrolean is brain dead after a brutal brawl. He is only being kept alive by machines. But what happens to his organs?

In Austria, the objection solution applies, which means that organs can be removed from a potential donor if they have not expressly objected during their lifetime.