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 | | In the context of fundamental rights, major political importance is attached to the protection of minorities, which is anchored in the State Treaty of St. Germain (1919) and in the State Treaty of Vienna (1955). |
 | | From its inception, the party was represented in the government as the second-strongest group and, in contrast to its situation in the First Republic, it soon became accustomed to holding public offices and the related positions of power. |
 | | The party's organisational structure and, in particular, the internal balance of power are complex and were, over a long period, characterised by a network of sub-organisations and a strong federalist component. |
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