The Office of Integration – aims and basic principles

To come to terms with societal diversity and differences in a positive manner
Equality of opportunities for immigrants in respect to their participation in communal life and the social and cultural infrastructure
Elimination of barriers which inhibit the access of immigrants to the offerings of the municipal authorities of Linz
Measures aimed at promoting equal treatment for immigrants and eliminating discrimination against them, in the hope of improving their long-term existential situation (e.g. housing, free time activities…)
Inclusion of immigrants in the political life of the city
Promoting offerings that make it possible for immigrants to learn the German language
Networking: interactions with authorities, institutions, facilities, NGOs and associations which are active in the field of immigration

Our view of integration:

For us, integration is a sustainable developmental process that not only involves a unilateral adaptation of the immigrants to their new country; it also aims to achieve equality of opportunity for all inhabitants of the city with the help of appropriate framework conditions and specific measures on the part of the host society.
Integration is an aim of local politics that involves a number of areas (schools/education, housing, work, health, youth, culture,…), all of which are included in the development and planning of the city.
We regard cultural diversity as a challenge for and a potential of the city of Linz.

Our offerings are intended for: