Infrastructure policy

Together with its 18 network partners, FEEI plays a key role in creating and modernizing infrastructure in Austria. With our extensive understanding and focus on eight different issues that are central to the electrical and electronics industry (labour relations, environment, research and development, telecommunications and transport infrastructure, energy, e-health, copyright law, public tenders), the industry exercises a decisive influence on shaping infrastructure in Austria.

1. Environment - We are committed to environmental protection
Electronic technologies offer the ideal preconditions for particularly eco-friendly and resource-saving product manufacture, thereby considerably improving the framework conditions for a liveable environment.

2. Education - We promote education and continuous development
Knowledge and qualifications are some of the most crucial factors for a long-term fast-growing economy. The industry therefore needs specialists whose expertise contributes to its successful development. We are supporting the creation of a knowledge-based society through the training and professional development of technical experts.

3. Labour relations - We shape framework conditions
The electrical and electronics industry is a pioneer in shaping modern labour law framework conditions in Austria. Ours was the first industry to introduce a remuneration system based on flexible and performance-related payments. Furthermore, it is our aim to facilitate solutions to make working hours as productive as possible and to enable them to be adjusted in line with demand and customer requirements.

4. Research and development - We set trends in research and development
Research, technology and innovation secure the production, value added and employment of the future. The electrical and electronics industry sets strong trends in research and development. More than one third of per capita R&D investment in industry in Austria is attributable to the electrical and electronics industry.

5. Health - We care about health
The modern services provided by the electrical and electronics industry in the healthcare system ensure high quality healthcare provision for people in Austria. They improve access to healthcare and enhance the quality and efficacy of the services provided.

6. Telecommunication infrastructure - We connect people
The innovative technologies provided by the Austrian electrical and electronic industry in the field of ICT are used worldwide. They provide a range of stimuli which fundamentally influence the commercial and socio-political environment as well as our quality of life.

7. Transport infrastructure - We bring you to your destination
All forms of transport (rail, road, air and water) benefit from electrical or electronic drives using the latest technology and increasingly also from modern control and safety technology. Solutions from the field of transport telematics are used to optimally solve the ever-growing challenges facing passenger and freight transport in major economic areas.

8. Energy - We drive energy
Successful economic and social development is no longer possible these days without electrical energy. With their innovative products for electricity generation, transmission, distribution and use, the companies in the electrical and electronic industry ensure not only an adequate energy supply but also the efficient and sparing use of natural resources.

9. Dialogue - We build trust
Through active dialogue with all the relevant public bodies, the electrical and electronics industry secures the social and politico-economic acceptance of new technologies.