Ms. Petra Bayr MP

Born in 1968 in Vienna, Ms. Bayr studied sociology and pedagogy at the University of Vienna. Ms. Bayr was very active in the youth and women’s section of her party, as well as the youth council of Austria. She also held the position of Chair of “Young Generation” of the SPÖ Vienna and was member of the Executive Board of the SPÖ Vienna. From 1996-2002 she was member of the Vienna City Council, focused on environment, urban planning and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Ms. Bayr is member of the Austrian Parliament since 2002. She is SPÖ spokesperson for development and since 2007, spokesperson for environment and global development. In addition, Ms. Bayr is deputy chair of SPÖ Women’s Organisation in Vienna. In the European Parliamentary Forum, Ms. Bays is member of the Executive Committee. Since 2010 he serves as board member of Globe Europe.