Bio
Liste Fritz (Bürgerforum Österreich – FRITZ) is a regional citizens' movement from Tyrol, in Austria, born to give an independent voice to the people of Tyrol beyond the established national parties. It was founded in 2008 by Fritz Dinkhauser, former president of the Tyrolean Chamber of Labour, and in that year's state election came second at its first attempt, with 18.35% of the vote and seven seats. In the 2022 state election it won 9.9%, its second-best result. Rooted in its Alpine homeland, it speaks for citizens who want a politics of openness, honesty and proximity.
At the heart of Liste Fritz's project lie transparency, accountability and the defence of local democracy: scrutiny of those in power, the fight against privilege and opacity, and a determined defence of the interests and identity of Tyrol's citizens. It approaches politics in a direct, citizen-centred spirit, attentive to the concerns of everyday life in the region.
Within the European Democratic Party, which it joined in 2023, Liste Fritz embodies a conviction at the core of the EDP's vision: that strong territories and a strong Europe are allies, not rivals, and that a Union attentive to its regions and communities is a Union truly close to its citizens.
