Elke Hanel-Torsch
Elke Hanel-Torsch is a prominent Austrian politician representing the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). As the city councilor responsible for housing in Vienna, she has been instrumental in implementing housing policies that address the needs of diverse populations. Recently, she was in the news for announcing a new point-based system for allocating social housing in Vienna, which aims to prioritize individuals in challenging life situations, such as those recently divorced or single parents.
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Elke Hanel-Torsch is involved in the new housing allocation system in Vienna.
Scheidung: 50 Punkte, Alleinerziehende: 80 – so vergibt Wien künftig Wohnungen - Bauen & Wohnen
Austria· 2026-07-08
Elke Hanel-Torsch is a city councilor who emphasized the importance of considering living situations in the allocation of social housing in Vienna.
Scheidung: 50 Punkte, Alleinerziehende: 80 – so vergibt Wien künftig Wohnungen - Bauen & WohnenAustria· 2026-07-07