Austrian Heiress Redistributes €25 Million to Social and Environmental Causes

Marlene Engelhorn entrusts citizen panel to allocate her inheritance to 77 organizations advocating for justice and sustainability.

Engelhorn criticizes Austria's lack of wealth and inheritance taxes, advocating for systemic change.
The 50-member citizen panel included Austrians from diverse backgrounds, aged 16 to 85.
Funds support projects in affordable housing, climate action, health care, and social equality.
Major beneficiaries include Momentum Institute, Attac Austria, and Naturschutzbund Österreich.
Engelhorn retains a portion of her wealth but emphasizes the need for political action to address inequality.