1998
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Barbara Liegl, « Autriche : une fonction publique politisée en perte d’influence », Revue française d'administration publique (documents), ID : 10.3406/rfap.1998.3197
Austria : a Politicised Civil Service Losing its Influence. The Austrian civil service presents several distinctive features which are rarely found in other countries. Austrian history demonstrates that, for a long time, a close relationship has been maintained between the civil service and politics. Study of this relationship reveals to what extent civil servants' membership of a political party could influence their career. It leads in particular to the question of whether or not political affiliation limits civil servants' freedom of action.